Fayetteville, Arkansas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.1% more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $52,070 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Fayetteville, Arkansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
57% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR vs. Rapid_City, SD
Compared to Fayetteville, Rapid_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  57.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher