Rapid City, South Dakota vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 11.9% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,038 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower