Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.2% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $142,986 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Little Rock, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  59.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher