What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona?

A salary of $50,000 in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona should increase to $51,014 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.

SIERRA VISTA SOUTHEAST vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.0% more expensive than Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $51,014 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona

Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Sierra Vista Southeast, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% lower

Commute

13.9% lower

Health

38.4% higher

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Personal

2.7% higher

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Sierra Vista Southeast, Arizona vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sierra Vista Southeast, AZ vs. Rapid City, SD

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