Cost of Living Calculator - Rapid City, South Dakota vs Torrance, California


The cost of living in Torrance, California is 96.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $147,411 in Torrance, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Torrance, 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
255% more expensive in Torrance
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs Torrance, CA
Compared to Rapid City, Torrance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  297.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  106.9% higher
  Health
  38.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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