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

Median Home Cost is 352% more expensive in Lexington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $111,402 in Lexington, 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. LEXINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Massachusetts is 122.8% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $111,402 in Lexington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lexington, 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
352% more expensive in Lexington
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Lexington, MA

Compared to Rapid City, Lexington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

122.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

393.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.5% higher

Commute

37.9% higher

Health

39.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

25.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Lexington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rapid City, SD vs. Lexington, MA

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