Atlanta, Georgia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.6% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $104,863 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Atlanta, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  48.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher