Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 9.9% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,969 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Mount Laurel
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Mount Laurel, NJ
Compared to Rapid City, Mount Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% higher
  Commute
  53.1% higher
  Health
  34.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher