Big Bear City, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.7% cheaper than Big Bear City, California.

You would need a salary of $46,139 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Bear City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Big Bear City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Big Bear City, California
Big Bear City, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Big Bear City, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  66.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower