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

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in San Fernando.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $77,144 in San Fernando, 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. SAN FERNANDO
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. San Fernando, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Fernando, California is 54.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,144 in San Fernando, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Fernando, 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
125% more expensive in San Fernando
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. San Fernando, CA

Compared to Rapid City, San Fernando is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

115.2% higher

Health

38.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. San Fernando, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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