Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 22.5% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,133 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Rapid City, Storm Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower