Belle Fourche, South Dakota vs. Carson, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carson, California is 74.6% more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $87,296 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Carson
than in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Belle Fourche, SD vs. Carson, CA
Compared to Belle Fourche, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  387.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  121.1% higher
  Health
  40.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher