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

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Rapid City.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Port Orchard, Washington could decrease to $61,864 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.

PORT ORCHARD vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Orchard, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 17.5% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,864 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Port Orchard, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.5% higher

Commute

28.0% lower

Health

65.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Port Orchard, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

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Port Orchard, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

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