Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 43.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $107,322 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, 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
104% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  72.0% higher
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher