Rapid City, South Dakota vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 124.9% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $134,937 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, 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
304% more expensive in San Jose
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Rapid City, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  124.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  382.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  103.0% higher
  Health
  26.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher