Rockwall, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 15.5% cheaper than Rockwall, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,226 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockwall, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Rockwall, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall, TX vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Rockwall, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  44.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower