Lake Placid, New York vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.0% cheaper than Lake Placid, New York.

You would need a salary of $39,180 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Placid, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Placid, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid, NY vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lake Placid, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher