Rapid Valley, South Dakota vs. Santa Fe, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Fe, New Mexico is 22.3% more expensive than Rapid Valley, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,159 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid Valley, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Fe, New Mexico is more expensive than Rapid Valley, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in Santa Fe
than in Rapid Valley, South Dakota
Rapid Valley, SD vs. Santa Fe, NM
Compared to Rapid Valley, Santa Fe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  44.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher