Cost of Living Calculator - Imperial Beach, California vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 38.1% cheaper than Imperial Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $46,438 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Imperial Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Imperial Beach, California
Imperial Beach, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Imperial Beach, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  65.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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