West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.1% cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,683 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rapid City
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to West Chester, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  39.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower