Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 24.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,487 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Rapid City, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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