What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri?

A salary of $89,000 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri should increase to $111,806 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.

FORT LEONARD WOOD vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 25.6% more expensive than Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $111,806 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

Fort Leonard Wood, MO vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Fort Leonard Wood, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

12.2% higher

Health

26.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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