What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Fort Dodge, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 158% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Fort Dodge, Iowa?

A salary of $100,000 in Fort Dodge, Iowa should increase to $136,377 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.

FORT DODGE vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.4% more expensive than Fort Dodge, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $136,377 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge, IA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Fort Dodge, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

26.5% higher

Health

18.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

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Fort Dodge, Iowa vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Dodge, IA vs. Rapid City, SD

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