Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Lake Charles, Louisiana


The cost of living in Lake Charles, Louisiana is 13.1% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,211 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Charles, Louisiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lake Charles
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Lake Charles, LA
Compared to Rapid City, Lake Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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