Rapid City, South Dakota vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 6.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,611 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
78% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. New Orleans, LA
Compared to Rapid City, New Orleans is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  78.1% higher
  Health
  30.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower