Cost of Living Calculator - Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.9% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,008 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Milwaukee, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  57.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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