Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 23.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $106,151 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Rapid City, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  38.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher