Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Grand Lake, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Lake, Colorado is 29.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,644 in Grand Lake, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Lake, 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
142% more expensive in Grand Lake
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Grand Lake, CO
Compared to Rapid City, Grand Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  43.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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