Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 14.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $30,728 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wichita
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Rapid City, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower