Dickinson, North Dakota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.3% more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $104,253 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Dickinson, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Dickinson, North Dakota
Dickinson, ND vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Dickinson, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% higher
      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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower