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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 22.4% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $76,017 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Carbondale, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% higher
      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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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