Essex Junction, Vermont vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 19.4% cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $40,304 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex Junction, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Essex Junction, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Essex Junction, Vermont
Essex Junction, VT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Essex Junction, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower