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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 28.6% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $85,740 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Palm Springs, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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