Cost of Living Calculator - Valley Center, California vs Lead, South Dakota


The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 47.0% cheaper than Valley Center, California.

You would need a salary of $44,550 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Center, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Valley Center, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Lead
than in Valley Center, California
Valley Center, CA vs Lead, SD
Compared to Valley Center, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  63.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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