What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $16,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $12,416 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.

BELLINGHAM vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 22.4% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $12,416 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Bellingham, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.3% higher

Commute

9.3% lower

Health

51.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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