Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Burlington, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Vermont is 17.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,608 in Burlington, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, Vermont is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Burlington
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Burlington, VT
Compared to Rapid City, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher