Wampum, Pennsylvania vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 24.3% more expensive than Wampum, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,159 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wampum, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Wampum, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Wampum, Pennsylvania
Wampum, PA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Wampum, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  68.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher