Cost of Living Calculator - Caldwell, Idaho vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.0% cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $69,747 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Caldwell, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Caldwell, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Caldwell, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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