Valentine, Nebraska vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.5% more expensive than Valentine, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $59,232 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valentine, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Valentine, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Valentine, Nebraska
Valentine, NE vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Valentine, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher