Loveland, Colorado vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.1% cheaper than Loveland, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $4,245 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Loveland, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Loveland, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Loveland, Colorado
Loveland, CO vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Loveland, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  68.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower