Bakersfield, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $92,456 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Bakersfield, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  60.5% higher
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  Personal
  2.6% lower
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