Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 11.7% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $70,619 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Colorado Springs, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  78.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher