Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lakeville, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakeville, Minnesota is 18.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,322 in Lakeville, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakeville, Minnesota is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lakeville
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Lakeville, MN
Compared to Rapid City, Lakeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  49.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher