Tucson, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is essentially the same as Tucson, Arizona.
The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is essentially the same as Tucson, Arizona.

Tucson, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Tucson, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  72.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower