What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Shelby township, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Shelby township, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Shelby township, Michigan should increase to $66,481 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.

SHELBY_TOWNSHIP vs. RAPID_CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Shelby township, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 33.0% more expensive than Shelby township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,481 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelby township, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Shelby township, Michigan

Shelby_Township, MI vs. Rapid_City, SD

Compared to Shelby_Township, Rapid_City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

126.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

7.5% lower

Health

82.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.2% higher

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Shelby township, Michigan vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

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