Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Cheney, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cheney, Washington is 6.9% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,452 in Cheney, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cheney, Washington is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Cheney
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Cheney, WA
Compared to Rapid City, Cheney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  42.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower