What is a pro or con of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolinacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 88% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

What salary do I need to live in Chapel Hill, North Carolina copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $91,004 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina (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.

RAPID CITY vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 21.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $91,004 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Rapid City, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

30.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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