Boulder Creek, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 40.4% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $29,800 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Boulder Creek, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower