Bloomington, Illinois vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.0% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,010 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bloomington, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  34.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower