Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 8.5% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,742 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Carrboro, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower