What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan?

A salary of $33,900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan should increase to $43,385 in Rapid City, South Dakota (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.

SAULT STE. MARIE vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 28.0% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,385 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

1.2% lower

Health

42.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Rapid City, SD

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