Vancouver, Washington vs. Rapid City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, Michigan is 23.4% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,305 in Rapid City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, Michigan is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Rapid City, MI
Compared to Vancouver, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower