Rapid City, South Dakota vs. South San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South San Francisco, California is 127.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $284,127 in South San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South San Francisco, 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
305% more expensive in South San Francisco
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. South San Francisco, CA
Compared to Rapid City, South San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.3% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  389.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  94.9% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher