Bozeman, Montana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.7% cheaper than Bozeman, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,778 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bozeman, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bozeman, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman, MT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bozeman, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower