Cost of Living Calculator - Chattanooga, Tennessee vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.5% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $82,890 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Chattanooga, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  46.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher

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