Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,838 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Minneapolis, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  93.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower