Rapid City, South Dakota vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 162.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $131,067 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, 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
371% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Rapid City, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.1% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  578.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  92.7% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher