Rapid City, South Dakota vs. New Braunfels, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Braunfels, Texas is 4.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,981 in New Braunfels, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Braunfels, Texas is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in New Braunfels
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. New Braunfels, TX
Compared to Rapid City, New Braunfels is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher