What is a pro or con of living in Mount Vernon, Washingtoncompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Mount Vernon.

What salary do I need to live in Mount Vernon, Washington copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $180,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $220,293 in Mount Vernon, Washington (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. MOUNT VERNON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Washington is 22.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $220,293 in Mount Vernon, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mount Vernon, 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
76% more expensive in Mount Vernon
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Mount Vernon, WA

Compared to Rapid City, Mount Vernon is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.2% lower

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

33.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Mount Vernon, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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