Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Rockford, Illinois


The cost of living in Rockford, Illinois is 20.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $95,146 in Rockford, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockford, Illinois is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Rockford
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Rockford, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Rockford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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