Cost of Living Calculator - Sandy, Oregon vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.0% cheaper than Sandy, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $38,486 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandy, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Sandy, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Sandy, Oregon
Sandy, OR vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Sandy, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  61.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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