King City, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 19.1% cheaper than King City, California.

You would need a salary of $80,948 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in King City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than King City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Rapid City
than in King City, California
King City, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to King City, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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