Boca Raton, Florida vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.9% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,570 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Boca Raton, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  45.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower