Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 1.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,732 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Boone
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Rapid City, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower