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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 13.1% cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,459 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence, MA vs Rapid_City, SD
Compared to Lawrence, Rapid_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  65.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower

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