Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Alva, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alva, Oklahoma is 23.4% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $38,285 in Alva, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alva, Oklahoma is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Alva
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Alva, OK
Compared to Rapid City, Alva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher