Boyd, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 48.0% more expensive than Boyd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $207,183 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boyd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Boyd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Boyd, Minnesota
Boyd, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Boyd, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  347.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  78.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower