What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $100,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $112,971 in West Palm Beach, Florida (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. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 13.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $112,971 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Rapid City, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

71.2% higher

Health

31.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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