This is strictly informational. I noticed that Rapid City approved their 2016 budget the other night, so I decided to crunch a few numbers.
I will admit, I would much rather live in SF then RC, but I have friends that live in RC and they love it. They say there is far more recreational opportunities. I still think quality of life is probably better in SF, but that is a matter of opinion.
Now for the numbers;
Sioux Falls proposed 2016 budget; $471 Million, 170K residents, $2,770 per person.
Rapid City’s implemented 2016 budget; $156 Million, 72K residents, $2,167 per person.
I have no doubt there will be some cutting and shuffling going on with the SF budget, but I doubt it will sway to far from the proposed amount.
we’re #1, we’re #1!
Rapid City seems friendlier. They’re democracy and we’re Home Rule oligarchy. Public comment at their city council meetings is not quashed. Councilors and the mayor respond to citizen public comment. Summers are better in downtown RC. More restaurants and a fountains park. Sioux Falls has better air service and is more convenient to other cities.