Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota is 23.4% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,255 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fergus Falls, Minnesota is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fergus Falls
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fergus Falls, MN
Compared to Rapid City, Fergus Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  44.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower