Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Western Springs, Illinois


The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 45.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $109,048 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, 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
118% more expensive in Western Springs
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Western Springs, IL
Compared to Rapid City, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  73.3% higher
  Health
  40.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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