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

Health is 71% more expensive in Rapid City.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Centralia, Washington should increase to $76,439 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.

CENTRALIA vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Centralia, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 1.9% more expensive than Centralia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,439 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Centralia, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Centralia, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
71% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Centralia, Washington

Centralia, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Centralia, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.3% higher

Commute

9.7% lower

Health

71.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Centralia, Washington vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Centralia, WA vs. Rapid City, SD

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