Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Acalanes Ridge, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acalanes Ridge, California is 140.0% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $119,979 in Acalanes Ridge, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acalanes Ridge, 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
359% more expensive in Acalanes Ridge
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid_City, SD vs. Acalanes_Ridge, CA
Compared to Rapid_City, Acalanes_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.0% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  456.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher