Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, Michigan vs Modesto, California


The cost of living in Modesto, California is 27.1% more expensive than Rapid City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,469 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Rapid City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Modesto
than in Rapid City, Michigan
Rapid City, MI vs Modesto, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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