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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 30.1% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $52,412 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Elk Grove, California
Elk Grove, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Elk Grove, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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