Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lubbock, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $42,207 in Lubbock, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lubbock, Texas is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Lubbock
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid_City, SD vs. Lubbock, TX
Compared to Rapid_City, Lubbock 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower