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

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

A salary of $30,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $33,781 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.6% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $33,781 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Indianapolis, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

18.1% lower

Health

46.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. Rapid City, SD

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