Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Arrowhead, California vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 23.8% cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California.

You would need a salary of $38,088 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Arrowhead, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lake Arrowhead, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lake Arrowhead, California
Lake Arrowhead, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Lake Arrowhead, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  66.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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