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


The cost of living in Carlsbad, California is 105.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $154,158 in Carlsbad, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, 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
351% more expensive in Carlsbad
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Carlsbad, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.5% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  39.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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