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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 27.3% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $54,525 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Palmdale, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  58.6% lower
  Health
  65.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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