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CHICAGO vs. RAPID CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Rapid City, South Dakota

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 11.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $66,765 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
47% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Rapid City, SD

Compared to Chicago, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% higher

Commute

46.3% lower

Health

67.0% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

6.6% lower

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