Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 35.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $96,761 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fairfax, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  43.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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