Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 37.4% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $31,324 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bethel, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.3% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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