Cost of Living Calculator - Sanford, Florida vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 3.1% cheaper than Sanford, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,430 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Sanford, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Sanford, Florida
Sanford, FL vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Sanford, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  41.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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