Shawnee, Oklahoma vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 34.5% more expensive than Shawnee, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $67,229 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Shawnee, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Shawnee, Oklahoma
Shawnee, OK vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Shawnee, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher