Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chelmsford, Massachusetts is 41.1% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,602 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Chelmsford
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Chelmsford, MA
Compared to Bismarck, Chelmsford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% higher
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher