What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Gig Harbor, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Gig Harbor, Washington could decrease to $33,709 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.

GIG HARBOR vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 32.6% cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,709 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Gig Harbor, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Gig Harbor, Washington

Gig Harbor, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Gig Harbor, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

58.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.5% higher

Commute

33.1% lower

Health

66.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Gig Harbor, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gig Harbor, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

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