Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Shreveport, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shreveport, Louisiana is 19.9% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,094 in Shreveport, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shreveport, Louisiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Shreveport
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Shreveport, LA
Compared to Rapid City, Shreveport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower