Cost of Living Calculator - Shirley, Massachusetts vs Rapid City, South Dakota


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 20.6% cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,286 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shirley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Shirley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Shirley, Massachusetts
Shirley, MA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Shirley, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.1% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  54.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower

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