Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 15.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,155 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Rapid City, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  34.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower