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

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $84,852 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.

COLUMBIA vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,852 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Columbia, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% lower

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

27.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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