Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 17.2% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,134 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Rapid City, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower