Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Mount Prospect, Illinois


The cost of living in Mount Prospect, Illinois is 16.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,159 in Mount Prospect, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Prospect, Illinois 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 Mount Prospect
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Mount Prospect, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Mount Prospect is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  67.2% higher
  Health
  40.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher

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