Fargo, North Dakota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 71.4% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $188,536 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Boston
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Fargo, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.4% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.5% higher
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.3% higher