What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $48,876 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside (San Diego County), California.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 34.8% cheaper than Lakeside (San Diego County), California.

You would need a salary of $48,876 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeside (San Diego County), California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lakeside (San Diego County), California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lakeside (San Diego County), California

Lakeside (San Diego County), CA vs Rapid City, SD

Compared to Lakeside (San Diego County), Rapid City is:

Homeowner

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34.8% lower

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Food

7.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.0% lower

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

39.8% lower

Health

65.2% higher

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Personal

4.0% lower

Cost of Food

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