Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs West Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 6.2% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,086 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs West Chicago, IL
Compared to Rapid City, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  35.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher

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