Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Mesquite, Nevada

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesquite, Nevada is 6.7% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,347 in Mesquite, Nevada to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesquite, Nevada is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Mesquite
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Mesquite, NV
Compared to Rapid City, Mesquite is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  36.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher