Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Big Sky, Montana


The cost of living in Big Sky, Montana is 20.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,377 in Big Sky, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Sky, Montana is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Big Sky
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Big Sky, MT
Compared to Rapid City, Big Sky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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