Kent, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 30.3% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,840 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Kent, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  48.7% lower
  Health
  66.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower