Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Fort Carson, Colorado


The cost of living in Fort Carson, Colorado is 0.9% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $75,727 in Fort Carson, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Carson, Colorado is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fort Carson
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Fort Carson, CO
Compared to Rapid City, Fort Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  43.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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