Riverside, California vs. Rapid City, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 28.7% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $67,726 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Rapid City, SD
Compared to Riverside, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  49.1% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower