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PALO ALTO vs. RAPID CITY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Rapid City, South Dakota

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 77.9% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,567 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
90% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, CA vs Rapid City, SD

Compared to Palo Alto, Rapid City is:

Homeowner

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77.9% lower

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19.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% higher

Commute

47.1% lower

Health

36.5% higher

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Personal

5.4% lower

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