Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 8.6% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $81,499 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lafayette, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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