Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 269.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $369,351 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, 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
817% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  269.4% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  918.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  48.9% higher
  Health
  36.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher