Cost of Living Calculator - Forest Lake, Minnesota vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.1% cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,934 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Forest Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Forest Lake, Minnesota
Forest Lake, MN vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Forest Lake, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  98.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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