Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Bogalusa, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bogalusa, Louisiana is 22.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $18,577 in Bogalusa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bogalusa, Louisiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bogalusa
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Bogalusa, LA
Compared to Rapid City, Bogalusa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower