Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, Wyoming vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 5.6% cheaper than Buffalo, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $70,780 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, Wyoming.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Buffalo, Wyoming
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Buffalo, Wyoming
Buffalo, WY vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Buffalo, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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