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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 50.6% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $24,727 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Castro Valley, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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