Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 66.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $199,707 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long 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
152% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  112.2% higher
  Health
  41.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher