Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 38.2% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $46,348 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Rapid City
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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