Asheville, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,936 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Asheville, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower