Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Gardiner, Maine


The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 10.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,718 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Gardiner
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Gardiner, ME
Compared to Rapid City, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  36.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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