Lakeville, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.5% cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $42,263 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakeville, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lakeville, Minnesota
Lakeville, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lakeville, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  96.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower