Dayton, Nevada vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 11.6% cheaper than Dayton, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $132,532 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Dayton, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Dayton, Nevada
Dayton, NV vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Dayton, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher