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

Median Home Cost is 152% more expensive in La Mesa.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $79,812 in La Mesa, 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. LA MESA
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Mesa, California is 59.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,812 in La Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Mesa, 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
152% more expensive in La Mesa
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. La Mesa, CA

Compared to Rapid City, La Mesa is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

169.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

61.2% higher

Health

39.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. La Mesa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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