Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 69.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $152,134 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Arlington
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Rapid City, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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