Cost of Living Calculator - Sidney, Nebraska vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 17.3% more expensive than Sidney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $87,980 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sidney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Sidney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Sidney, Nebraska
Sidney, NE vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Sidney, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower

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