Piedmont, South Dakota vs. Alta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alta, California is 34.6% more expensive than Piedmont, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,312 in Alta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Piedmont, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alta, California is more expensive than Piedmont, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Alta
than in Piedmont, South Dakota
Piedmont, SD vs. Alta, CA
Compared to Piedmont, Alta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher