What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to East Aurora, New York?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to East Aurora, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in East Aurora, New York could decrease to $45,654 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.

EAST AURORA vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

East Aurora, New York vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 8.7% cheaper than East Aurora, New York.

You would need a salary of $45,654 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in East Aurora, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than East Aurora, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rapid City
than in East Aurora, New York

East Aurora, NY vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to East Aurora, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

15.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

25.5% lower

Health

39.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% higher

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East Aurora, New York vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Aurora, NY vs. Rapid City, SD

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