Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lenexa, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lenexa, Kansas is 10.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,282 in Lenexa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lenexa, Kansas is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Lenexa
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Lenexa, KS
Compared to Rapid City, Lenexa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher