Blaine, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 8.5% cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,038 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Blaine, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Blaine, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Blaine, Minnesota
Blaine, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Blaine, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  97.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower