Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Valentine, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valentine, Nebraska is 15.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,207 in Valentine, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valentine, Nebraska is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Valentine
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Valentine, NE
Compared to Rapid City, Valentine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower