Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Osceola, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Osceola, Iowa is 18.8% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,586 in Osceola, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Osceola, Iowa is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Osceola
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Osceola, IA
Compared to Rapid City, Osceola is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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