Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 38.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $103,870 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Portland
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Rapid City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  74.6% higher
  Health
  38.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher