Boston, Massachusetts vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 38.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,363 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Boston, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower