What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Buckhannon, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Buckhannon, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Buckhannon, West Virginia should increase to $91,338 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.

BUCKHANNON vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Buckhannon, West Virginia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 21.8% more expensive than Buckhannon, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $91,338 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Buckhannon, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Buckhannon, West Virginia

Buckhannon, WV vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Buckhannon, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

77.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

9.8% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Buckhannon, West Virginia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Buckhannon, WV vs. Rapid City, SD

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