Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 11.3% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,351 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Rapid City, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower