Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $62,762 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South Bend
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Rapid City, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  36.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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