Seward, Alaska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 5.2% cheaper than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,552 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Seward, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower