What is a pro or con of living in Providence, Rhode Islandcompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Providence.

What salary do I need to live in Providence, Rhode Island copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $323,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $365,233 in Providence, Rhode Island (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. PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 13.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $365,233 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Providence
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Providence, RI

Compared to Rapid City, Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.3% higher

Commute

49.7% higher

Health

40.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.4% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Providence, Rhode Island

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