Cost of Living Calculator - Wellington, Colorado vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.2% cheaper than Wellington, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,376 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellington, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Wellington, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Wellington, Colorado
Wellington, CO vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Wellington, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  68.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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