Hettinger, North Dakota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 28.0% more expensive than Hettinger, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,989 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hettinger, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Hettinger, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Hettinger, North Dakota
Hettinger, ND vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Hettinger, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  39.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower