Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.7% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,705 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Katy, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  54.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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