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


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 62.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,276 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Rapid City, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  39.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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