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

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Rapid City.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Mount Vernon, Washington could decrease to $61,282 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.

MOUNT VERNON vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.3% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,282 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Mount Vernon, Washington

Mount Vernon, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Mount Vernon, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.7% higher

Commute

20.5% lower

Health

51.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Vernon, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

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