Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Washington vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 27.4% cheaper than Monroe, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,295 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Monroe, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Monroe, Washington
Monroe, WA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Monroe, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  69.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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