Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Berlin, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berlin, Massachusetts is 31.4% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $98,536 in Berlin, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berlin, 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
96% more expensive in Berlin
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Berlin, MA
Compared to Rapid City, Berlin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  34.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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