What is a pro or con of living in Rapid City, South Dakotacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Rapid City.

What salary do I need to live in Rapid City, South Dakota copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $88,192 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. RAPID CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 17.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,192 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Rapid City, SD

Compared to Winston Salem, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

52.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Rapid City, SD

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