Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $78,020 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Pittsburgh, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  65.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher