Waupaca, Wisconsin vs. Rapid City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, Michigan is 8.9% more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $54,458 in Rapid City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waupaca, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, Michigan is more expensive than Waupaca, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Waupaca, Wisconsin
Waupaca, WI vs. Rapid City, MI
Compared to Waupaca, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower