What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $100,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $105,021 in State College, Pennsylvania (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.

RAPID CITY vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 5.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $105,021 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in State College
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. State College, PA

Compared to Rapid City, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% lower

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

14.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rapid City, SD vs. State College, PA

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