Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 48.7% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $118,996 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Scottsdale
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Rapid City, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  37.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher