Cost of Living Calculator - Carbondale, Colorado vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 40.0% cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $29,987 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Carbondale, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Carbondale, Colorado
Carbondale, CO vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Carbondale, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  81.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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