Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 1.5% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $24,614 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher