Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Barnstable Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts is 32.2% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $99,163 in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Barnstable Town, 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
97% more expensive in Barnstable Town
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Barnstable Town, MA
Compared to Rapid City, Barnstable Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  36.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher