Tulare, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 2.0% cheaper than Tulare, California.

You would need a salary of $73,463 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulare, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Tulare, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Tulare, California
Tulare, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Tulare, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% lower
      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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher