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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 0.5% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $99,480 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Rapid City
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Ridgecrest, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  58.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower

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