Wenatchee, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 6.5% cheaper than Wenatchee, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,725 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wenatchee, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Wenatchee, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Wenatchee, Washington
Wenatchee, WA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Wenatchee, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  56.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher