Rapid City, South Dakota vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 4.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,301 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, 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 United States
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Northeast, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Northeast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower