Cost of Living Calculator - Roy, Washington vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 25.0% cheaper than Roy, Washington.

You would need a salary of $97,475 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Roy, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Roy, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Roy, Washington
Roy, WA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Roy, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  66.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower

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