Bowman, North Dakota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.6% more expensive than Bowman, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $57,799 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowman, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Bowman, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Bowman, North Dakota
Bowman, ND vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bowman, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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