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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 32.2% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $50,887 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Rapid City
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  27.5% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower

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