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

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Rapid City.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $59,085 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.

CHARLESTON vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.2% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,085 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Charleston, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

14.5% lower

Health

8.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Rapid City, SD

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