What is a pro or con of living in Lake Arrowhead, Californiacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Lake Arrowhead.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Arrowhead, California copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $65,638 in Lake Arrowhead, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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RAPID CITY vs. LAKE ARROWHEAD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lake Arrowhead, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Arrowhead, California is 31.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,638 in Lake Arrowhead, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Arrowhead, 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
92% more expensive in Lake Arrowhead
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Lake Arrowhead, CA

Compared to Rapid City, Lake Arrowhead is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

86.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% higher

Commute

59.3% higher

Health

40.1% lower

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Personal

1.6% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lake Arrowhead, California

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