What is a pro or con of living in Rapid Valley, South Dakotacompared to Lexington, Kentucky?

Health is 46% more expensive in Rapid Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid Valley, South Dakota copmared to Lexington, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, Kentucky should increase to $51,492 in Rapid Valley, 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.

LEXINGTON vs. RAPID VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Kentucky vs. Rapid Valley, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid Valley, South Dakota is 3.0% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $51,492 in Rapid Valley, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid Valley, South Dakota is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
46% more expensive in Rapid Valley
than in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, KY vs. Rapid Valley, SD

Compared to Lexington, Rapid Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

12.3% lower

Health

46.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Kentucky vs. Rapid Valley, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, KY vs. Rapid Valley, SD

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