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

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in New Bedford.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $53,609 in New Bedford, 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. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 7.2% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,609 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, 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
27% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Rapid City, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

28.2% higher

Commute

20.4% higher

Health

39.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% higher

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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