Hartford, Connecticut vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.5% more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $51,233 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hartford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Hartford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, CT vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Hartford, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower