Valdez, Alaska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.2% cheaper than Valdez, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $115,301 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valdez, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Valdez, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
30% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Valdez, Alaska
Valdez, AK vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Valdez, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  30.5% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  17.5% lower
Cost of Food
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