Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 10.3% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,874 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Rapid City, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower