Fresno, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 7.5% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $109,204 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Fresno, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  57.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher