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

Median Home Cost is 450% more expensive in Redwood City.

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

A salary of $110,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $319,299 in Redwood City, 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. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 190.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $319,299 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, 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
450% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Rapid City, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

190.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

672.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

86.7% higher

Health

20.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.3% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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