Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 4.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $96,427 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Rapid City, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  32.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher