Cost of Living Calculator - Brighton, Michigan vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.8% cheaper than Brighton, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,653 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brighton, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Brighton, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Brighton, Michigan
Brighton, MI vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Brighton, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  79.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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