Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.0% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $57,521 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lake Charles, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher