Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 11.2% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,606 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Minot
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Rapid City, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  26.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher