What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

A salary of $45,000 in Fayetteville, North Carolina should increase to $52,463 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.

FAYETTEVILLE vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 16.6% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,463 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Fayetteville, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

28.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fayetteville, NC vs. Rapid City, SD

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