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

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Casper, Wyoming?

A salary of $144,900 in Casper, Wyoming should increase to $146,123 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.

CASPER vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Casper, Wyoming vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.8% more expensive than Casper, Wyoming.

You would need a salary of $146,123 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Casper, Wyoming.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Casper, Wyoming

Casper, WY vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Casper, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

5.9% lower

Health

0.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

Cost of Food

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