What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Mount Pleasant, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Mount Pleasant, Michigan?

A salary of $75,000 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan should increase to $92,516 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.4% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,516 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Mount Pleasant, MI vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

2.3% higher

Health

59.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% higher

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Mount Pleasant, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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