Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 8.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $81,385 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Harrisburg, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  15.7% lower
  Health
  34.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower