Granite Falls, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.3% cheaper than Granite Falls, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,867 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Granite Falls, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Granite Falls, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Granite Falls, Washington
Granite Falls, WA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Granite Falls, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  69.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower