Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 4.5% cheaper than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,504 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Rapid City
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to San Marcos, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  35.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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