Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,163 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Aiken
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Rapid City, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower