Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Chester, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, South Carolina is 19.1% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $60,643 in Chester, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, South Carolina is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Chester
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Chester, SC
Compared to Rapid City, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  35.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower