Rapid City, South Dakota vs. South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 6.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $46,705 in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in South Milwaukee
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. South Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Rapid City, South Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  36.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower