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ROCHESTER vs. RAPID CITY
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Rochester, Minnesota vs. Rapid City, South Dakota
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is
3.4%
more expensive
than Rochester, Minnesota.
You would need a salary of
$103,351
in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is
more expensive
than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Rochester, Rapid City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.4% higher
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Food
0.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
9.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.8% lower
Commute
0.1% higher
Health
65.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.3% lower
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