Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fairfield, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Iowa is 22.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $38,703 in Fairfield, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Iowa is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fairfield, IA
Compared to Rapid City, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower