What is a pro or con of living in Ellensburg, Washingtoncompared to Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Ellensburg.

What salary do I need to live in Ellensburg, Washington copmared to Rapid Valley, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Rapid Valley, South Dakota should increase to $82,806 in Ellensburg, Washington (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 VALLEY vs. ELLENSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid Valley, South Dakota vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ellensburg, Washington is 10.4% more expensive than Rapid Valley, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $82,806 in Ellensburg, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid Valley, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ellensburg, Washington is more expensive than Rapid Valley, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Ellensburg
than in Rapid Valley, South Dakota

Rapid Valley, SD vs. Ellensburg, WA

Compared to Rapid Valley, Ellensburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% lower

Commute

6.0% lower

Health

41.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Rapid Valley, South Dakota vs. Ellensburg, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rapid Valley, SD vs. Ellensburg, WA

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