Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Wareham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wareham, Massachusetts is 20.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $36,151 in Wareham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wareham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Wareham
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Wareham, MA
Compared to Rapid City, Wareham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  63.6% higher
  Health
  36.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher