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


The cost of living in Alpine, California is 70.7% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,356 in Alpine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, 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
199% more expensive in Alpine
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Alpine, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  75.5% higher
  Health
  39.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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