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

Median Home Cost is 211% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $184,310 in 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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 84.3% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $184,310 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
211% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Rapid City, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

84.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

231.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

122.2% higher

Health

38.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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