What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 212% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $90,847 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RAPID CITY vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 81.7% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,847 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, 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
212% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Rapid City, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

81.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

15.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

287.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

26.8% higher

Commute

28.6% higher

Health

39.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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