Lufkin, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 27.3% more expensive than Lufkin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $159,122 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lufkin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Lufkin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Lufkin, Texas
Lufkin, TX vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lufkin, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher