Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Colchester, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colchester, Illinois is 28.8% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $35,617 in Colchester, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colchester, Illinois is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Colchester
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Colchester, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Colchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower