Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Spokane Valley, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $53,452 in Spokane Valley, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane Valley, 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
26% more expensive in Spokane Valley
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Spokane Valley, WA
Compared to Rapid City, Spokane Valley 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  42.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower