Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, Texas vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.1% cheaper than Bedford, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,525 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bedford, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bedford, Texas
Bedford, TX vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bedford, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  48.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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