Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Las Vegas, New Mexico


The cost of living in Las Vegas, New Mexico is 23.2% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $38,389 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Las Vegas, New Mexico is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Las Vegas
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Las Vegas, NM
Compared to Rapid City, Las Vegas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  16.8% lower
  Health
  42.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower

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