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


The cost of living in Rapid City, South Dakota is 9.0% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,222 in Rapid City, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid City, South Dakota is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Rapid City
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Rapid City, SD
Compared to Worcester, Rapid City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  53.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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