Beaumont, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 24.8% cheaper than Beaumont, California.

You would need a salary of $97,704 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaumont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Beaumont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Beaumont, California
Beaumont, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Beaumont, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower