Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 78.8% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $59,000 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Boston
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Grand Forks, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  93.8% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.5% higher