What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 263% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $35,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $66,083 in Huntington Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RAPID CITY vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 88.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,083 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Rapid City, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

88.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

299.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

57.8% higher

Health

36.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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