Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 36.3% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,845 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Acton, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  65.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower

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