Big Piney, Wyoming vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.8% more expensive than Big Piney, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $78,618 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Piney, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Big Piney, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Big Piney, Wyoming
Big Piney, WY vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Big Piney, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% higher
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower