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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 25.4% cheaper than Pacific, Washington.

You would need a salary of $55,972 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacific, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Pacific, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Pacific, Washington
Pacific, WA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Pacific, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  66.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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