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

Median Home Cost is 124% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $73,692 in South Lake Tahoe, 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. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 47.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,692 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, 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
124% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA

Compared to Rapid City, South Lake Tahoe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

47.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.4% higher

Commute

37.9% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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