Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Crystal, Minnesota vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.7% more expensive than Lake Crystal, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,368 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Crystal, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Lake Crystal, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Lake Crystal, Minnesota
Lake Crystal, MN vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lake Crystal, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  68.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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