Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Madison, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is 6.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $68,944 in Madison, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Wisconsin is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Madison
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Madison, WI
Compared to Rapid City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  36.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher