Cost of Living Calculator - Dell Rapids, South Dakota vs Rock Rapids, Iowa


The cost of living in Rock Rapids, Iowa is 16.6% cheaper than Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,693 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Dell Rapids, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Rock Rapids
than in Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Dell Rapids, SD vs Rock Rapids, IA
Compared to Dell Rapids, Rock Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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