Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dell Rapids, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dell Rapids, South Dakota is 7.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,143 in Dell Rapids, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dell Rapids, South Dakota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Dell Rapids
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dell Rapids, SD
Compared to Raleigh, Dell Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher