The REAL Cost of Living in Rapid City | 12 Expenses to Consider before Moving to Rapid City

[@mvl9591]

My family and I enjoyed our vacation in Deadwood, SD. It was close to all the tourist attractions. And we could walk on the main street in the evening. It had a small town feel.

[@TristanEmond]

I'm glad you enjoyed your vaca! We do have a number of communities that have that small town feel - and still have the necessary goods and services. People who live in the Lead/Deadwood area love it there. 😎

[@dannelson4209]

@@TristanEmond The Black Hills of S Dakota have a unique beauty and feel that is for sure, One could not go wrong moving there.

[@TristanEmond]

@@dannelson4209 Every town has its own character. Love getting back into the wilderness area.

[@o5h123]

I simply love these videos. I’m British but the videos attract me to Rapid City, so much.

[@TristanEmond]

Thank you! So I'm now internationally famous? 🤣

[@o5h123]

@@TristanEmond Well we live in the South West of England and are fans, so I guess so!

[@kets4443]

@@o5h123 hello from Yorkshire, even I don't like our lack of snow and winters now I can only imagine what it is like there and all the prices because of the second homes...

[@Kwood10]

I’m checking out SD this spring as a possible retirement area.

[@TristanEmond]

Awesome! I'd love to show you around a few neighborhoods when you are in town. Hit me up and I should be able to arrange it. [e-mail]

[@dannelson4209]

S Dakota is a good choice.

[@logananthony3729]

You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?

[@burn2406]

I really love your honesty in your videos. I hope to move here one day.

[@TristanEmond]

Thank you. No point in telling anything but they way it is! Here to help whenever you are ready!

[@jamesherman1350]

Very informative video. I'm currently doing research for my girlfriend and I for a future relocation. We currently live in MN and don't particularly like the political atmosphere here. I'll be trolling through more of your content for information. Thank you.

[@TristanEmond]

Sounds good! I've got lots of info on my channel...and upload new stuff every week. Let me know if you have questions I can answer. :)

[@valerierogers9609]

I'm retired and very low income. Checking out different areas for viable options. Thanks for the info.

[@TristanEmond]

You bet! Keep watching videos and you should get a great idea of how things are up here. 👌

[@logananthony3729]

You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?

[@franko8572]

@@logananthony3729 Bro, you tryna be on 90 day fiancé? What country you in?

[@rebeccahernandez7925]

Great video ,with great information thanks for sharing your knowledge on Rapid City's cost of living 👍

[@TristanEmond]

Thanks Rebecca! Doing what I can to provide the best info. 👌💖

[@calimack716]

Your channel is awesome. Looking to relocate. Definitely have a subscriber here. Keep up the great content

[@TristanEmond]

Thank you! Trying to keep up! 🤣 keep watching for more info and thanks for subscribing!

[@GF-lr2mh]

That you for this. Great video. When I get ready.to move there I definitely will contact you. This is the info I needed. Disappointed there's no costco though, lol

[@TristanEmond]

You are so welcome. Happy to help! 👌 And from what I hear, Costco just isn't gonna happen....😂

[@GF-lr2mh]

@@TristanEmond I read that. Oh well, in terms of plus and minus of moving from California to South Dakota its still about a gizzilon to two. 😂

[@TristanEmond]

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[@AlexBeltran]

Great video Tristan! You make it enticing to make the move to Rapid City!

[@TristanEmond]

Thank you my friend. I am here to help. 🤣

[@jeanettehughes2002]

love your videos and seriously thinking about moving out there. currently i'm a southerner living in rhode island. so, tell me about midwest hospitality...

[@TristanEmond]

I think the best example is something that happened last week. I was doing the walk thru with my clients and the neighbor came by, introduced himself, starting chatting all about the subdivision and the deer in the backyard. My clients were impressed since they would never see that where they were from. People will smile and nod to you as you pass them on the bike path, but not so much as to get in your business. Live and let live. 👌

[@maxonthemountain2062]

Thanks for the informational videos! I'm in Michigan but plan on moving to SD in 2 years. I'll be keeping track of your vids!

[@TristanEmond]

We'll be around when you are ready. Thanks for watching and reaching out!!

[@dannelson4209]

The Hail with higher insurance , HOA costs , The costs of heating and cooling in mostly older homes, Higher food prices, Gas prices are kind of at tourist prices, Sales tax, legalization of Weed. Healthcare is high. Thank you for being honest, Will take all things into consideration S Dakota is still a great place to retire.

[@TristanEmond]

Costs are just one factor, of course. So many other benefits of living here. 🔥👌

[@dannelson4209]

@@TristanEmond From Montana your Sister State, Been Weighing between S Dakota and Idaho to retire. How is the drinking water there ? Is it ,fresh and sweet?

[@TristanEmond]

@@dannelson4209 Yay from MT! My parents grew up in Malta, MT...so we were through there a bunch visiting grandparents when we were kids. The water here tastes fine! We get our water from Pactola that flows into town. Mountain water! Some wells in the Hills can get minerl-ly, which is usually solved with a water system. Other tap into the aquafer and those taste amazing!

[@dannelson4209]

@@TristanEmond Wonderful, Sounds like an amazing place for sure.

[@Cwilly13ify]

Don't forget the pros. You can get a solid home for under 250k or less, especially out in the plains. No state income tax and no local capital gains tax. Gas is not at a tourist price, it's $2.60 right now, that's equivalent to Wyoming and surrounding areas and less than most larger cities.

[@shaereub4450]

I'll be 28 in about month. I've lived in rapid city my entire life, and I'm not sure how long I should stay. Me and my 2 roommates pay $300-400 for utilities, gas, electric, ECT.

[@TristanEmond]

Yes it's certainly not been cheap to live here compared to some other places. I hope things work out for you. 🙏

[@alaskahermithomesteader9549]

Grew up in edgemont and hot springs. Did a cost analysis a couple of yrs ago and sold everything there and moved to alaska. Everything here is cheaper except electricity. No taxes either.

[@TristanEmond]

Wow. I would never have guessed that about Alaska.

[@tumbleweedking5668]

Before you comment google Amarillo Tx real estate in the price range your looking at and be shocked at what you get for the same money. It completely changed my mind on re location. Love SD but paying that much for a siding home is a no go. Noem will not be the Governor forever is the second consideration for me anyways.

[@TristanEmond]

Yes I've heard that from clients moving to and from Texas. Everything is bigger in Texas! Not sure I'd love the heat...maybe a Texas winter retreat! 😍😎

[@Cwilly13ify]

Only problem is Amarillo sucks

[@hookoffthejab1]

I've only been to amarillo once but it didn't have many redeeming qualities. Whole city smelled like an animal farm, trash every where, and flat as a board as far as the eye can see

[@Tammylee1111]

Can I get your help in finding a rental there?

[@TristanEmond]

Hi Tammy. I don't work directly with rentals, but I did put together a page with links to rentals and property management companies. Check it out: www.rapidhomesonline.com/rapid-city-rentals/

[@logananthony3729]

You are the most beautiful creations of God 😍. How do you cope, any secret?

[@chellib3533]

Home prices have really gotten out of control but taxes are WAY cheaper then a lot of other places and the streets are clean.

[@TristanEmond]

I've heard the "clean" thing from many out of town people I've talked with. But I agree on home prices. I've been selling homes for 15 years...first time it's ever been like this. Wow.

[@michaelt3308]

Moving there in 6 weeks.NEED A PLACE TO LIVE!

[@TristanEmond]

Check out my rental links: www.rapidhomesonline.com/rapid-city-rentals

[@michaelt3308]

@@TristanEmond TY

[@glennford5295]

Had considered moving to SD but not now . Too expensive to move there . I'll stay here in indiana

[@glennford5295]

Too many people with big bucks moving there driving up the cost of real estate . Cheaper to stay here in indiana

[@TristanEmond]

It has certainly gone up the past year. We are up 15% from last year and it's still going strong. Good luck with everything in Indiana!

[@46rambo49]

try it in Colorado, we have no water and double the prices you detail here.

[@TristanEmond]

Sorry to hear that. We've been lucky so far without too many water issues that I am aware of.

[@ClubNation101]

I really hope they make an Amazon delivery station so I can leave Florida move!! ☺

[@TristanEmond]

I heard they got a warehouse in Sioux Falls. Doubt they'd throw on up here as well. Those same day delivery commercials? I just laugh. 🤣

[@ClubNation101]

@@TristanEmond lol I know but I don’t wanna live Sioux Falls I want Rapid City I heard it’s 4-5 hours from Rapid I’ll wait hopefully SD get it together I have a friend in Rapid I can’t wait go visit but next summer for sure

[@TristanEmond]

@@ClubNation101 summer is a great time to visit. Not holding my breath for amazon to come around. 🤣

[@vasiliskarkalas]

lol I pay for a one bedroom apartment, basement in Chicago 1200 a month and you tell me 3 bedrooms is only 900 to 1000? wow

[@TristanEmond]

Well...that was last year. 😳 The rental market got slammed. My son is hoping to get into a 1 bedroom for $795/mth...

[@vasiliskarkalas]

@@TristanEmond still is very cheap, I would pay up to 850 or 900 for one bedroom apartment and life here in South Dakota is much better than in Chicago in many terms.

[@oahts5906]

@@TristanEmond 1200 here in Denver...that’s low income

[@AlaskaErik]

Is there any type of senior citizen break on property taxes. Our property taxes are similar, but senior citizens have their assessed value discounted by $150,000 by state law. The borough (similar to what you Yanks call a county) I live in gives an additional $68,000 break. So my $3400 property tax bill is now less than $1000.

[@TristanEmond]

I know you can apply for tax benefits or freezes. Not sure of the process or what it takes to qualify, but I've seen a few pop up, so I know it's possible. Each county would be different in its availability of programs and qualifications.

[@michele2566]

i pay $1650 for a 2 bedroom apartment here in wilsonville oregon

[@TristanEmond]

Oof. It's a bit nuts everywhere.

[@michele2566]

Well here in oregon in the valley they rape people until a law passed they raised the rent every year by 100.00 now they can't anymore since 2018. These same apartments in 2005 were 980.00 for a 3 bedroom. Now a 3/1 is $2500.00 LOL Ridiculous. I'm from Florida originally. But I want to buy a house we are first time buyers looking for under 220k. FHA loan if you have those there. But the hail worries me a little. Thank you for your videos good information 👍

[@TristanEmond]

@@michele2566 Yes FHA loans are here! We also have first time home buyer programs if you qualify. Under $220K is probably only going to get you around 1000 sq ft with the way prices have been lately - I just sold a 2 bed, 1 bth, 1 car garage just over 1000sqft for $219K. Send me an email [e-mail] and I can get you started with lenders that can help.

[@shawsmining]

it cost more to live here than idaho

[@Hedgehog-ji1bm]

Coming from Texas, your groceries are more pricey - especially your eggs. We pay under a dollar.

[@TristanEmond]

Under a dollar? Wow!

[@paulvonauch9419]

I prefer Dunkin’ Donuts 🍩 over Starbucks

[@jtfike]

Rapid city is ridiculously expensive.

[@waynobots]

Banana Belt

[@TristanEmond]

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