Calimesa, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 25.4% cheaper than Calimesa, California.

You would need a salary of $37,315 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Calimesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Calimesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Calimesa, California
Calimesa, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Calimesa, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower