What is a pro or con of living in Hot Springs, Arkansascompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 20% cheaper in Hot Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Hot Springs, Arkansas copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota could decrease to $64,723 in Hot Springs, Arkansas (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. HOT SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 13.7% cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $64,723 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Hot Springs, AR

Compared to Rapid City, Hot Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

1.3% higher

Health

34.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rapid City, SD vs. Hot Springs, AR

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