What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Augusta, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 68% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Augusta, Georgia?

A salary of $50,000 in Augusta, Georgia should increase to $60,354 in Rapid City, South Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AUGUSTA vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Augusta, Georgia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.7% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $60,354 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Augusta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, GA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Augusta, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

11.6% lower

Health

48.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Augusta, Georgia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Augusta, GA vs. Rapid City, SD

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