Cheshire, Connecticut vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.0% cheaper than Cheshire, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cheshire, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Cheshire, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire, CT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Cheshire, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower