Mentone, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 12.9% cheaper than Mentone, California.

You would need a salary of $67,103 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mentone, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Mentone, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Mentone, California
Mentone, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Mentone, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  69.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower