Oakland, Maryland vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 27.5% more expensive than Oakland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $63,733 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Oakland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Oakland, Maryland
Oakland, MD vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Oakland, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  75.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher