Rapid City, South Dakota vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 20.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,042 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, 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
19% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Rapid City, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  79.6% higher
  Health
  32.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher