Hanford, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.6% more expensive than Hanford, California.

You would need a salary of $75,474 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is more expensive than Hanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Hanford, California
Hanford, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Hanford, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  63.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher