Aurora, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 19.6% cheaper than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $120,606 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Aurora, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  72.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower