Cost of Living Calculator - Bend, California vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 18.4% cheaper than Bend, California.

You would need a salary of $40,820 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Bend, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Bend, California
Bend, CA vs Rapid_City, SD
Compared to Bend, Rapid_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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