Princeton, New Jersey vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 35.4% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,275 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Princeton, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  50.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower