Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Wake Forest, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 15.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,219 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Wake Forest
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Rapid City, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower