Cost of Living Calculator - Bethesda, Maryland vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 49.1% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $50,905 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bethesda, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  69.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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