What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Harlingen, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 78% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Harlingen, Texas?

A salary of $50,000 in Harlingen, Texas should increase to $67,610 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.

HARLINGEN vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Harlingen, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 35.2% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,610 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Harlingen, Texas

Harlingen, TX vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Harlingen, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

137.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

2.1% higher

Health

47.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

31.3% higher

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Harlingen, Texas vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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