Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lee, New Jersey vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 35.5% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,348 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fort Lee, 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  52.1% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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