Cost of Living Calculator - Montgomery, Alabama vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.7% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $86,572 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Montgomery, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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)
  147.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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