Apple Valley, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 10.4% cheaper than Apple Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $86,013 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Apple Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Apple Valley, California
Apple Valley, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Apple Valley, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  69.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower