Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.9% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,301 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Rapid_City, SD
Compared to Charleston, Rapid_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  52.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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