Cost of Living Calculator - Black Forest, Colorado vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.0% cheaper than Black Forest, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $48,024 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Forest, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Black Forest, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Black Forest, Colorado
Black Forest, CO vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Black Forest, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  78.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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