Rockville, Maryland vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 31.5% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $85,602 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Rockville, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  69.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher