What is a pro or con of living in Yankton, South Dakotacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 18% cheaper in Yankton.

What salary do I need to live in Yankton, South Dakota copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota could decrease to $64,801 in Yankton, 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.

RAPID CITY vs. YANKTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Yankton, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yankton, South Dakota is 13.6% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,801 in Yankton, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Yankton
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Yankton, SD

Compared to Rapid City, Yankton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

15.7% lower

Health

18.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Yankton, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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