Lakewood, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 26.4% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $41,213 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lakewood, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  75.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower