Hesperia, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.9% cheaper than Hesperia, California.

You would need a salary of $64,595 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hesperia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Hesperia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Hesperia, California
Hesperia, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Hesperia, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  69.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower