Belle Fourche, South Dakota vs. Salinas, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salinas, California is 63.8% more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,876 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Belle Fourche, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Belle Fourche, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Salinas
than in Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Belle Fourche, SD vs. Salinas, CA
Compared to Belle Fourche, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.8% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher