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


The cost of living in Lake City, Minnesota is 6.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,460 in Lake City, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Minnesota is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Lake City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Lake City, MN
Compared to Rapid City, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  39.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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