What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Stevens Point, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Stevens Point, Wisconsin?

A salary of $135,000 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin should increase to $161,527 in Rapid City, 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.

STEVENS POINT vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 19.6% more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $161,527 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Stevens Point, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Stevens Point, Wisconsin

Stevens Point, WI vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Stevens Point, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% lower

Commute

8.9% higher

Health

51.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Stevens Point, Wisconsin vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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