Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 33.2% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,777 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  76.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower