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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 57.0% cheaper than Pacifica, California.

You would need a salary of $32,288 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pacifica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Pacifica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Pacifica, California
Pacifica, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Pacifica, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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