Cost of Living Calculator - Aspen, Colorado vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 68.7% cheaper than Aspen, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $15,626 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aspen, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Aspen, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, CO vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Aspen, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  81.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower

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