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

Transportation is 115% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $90,042 in Lake Los Angeles, 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.

RAPID CITY vs. LAKE LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 12.6% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,042 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
115% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Rapid City, Lake Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

115.9% higher

Health

39.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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