Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 1.9% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,538 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Durham, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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