Boston, Massachusetts vs. Dickinson, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dickinson, North Dakota is 40.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,889 in Dickinson, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dickinson, North Dakota is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Dickinson
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Dickinson, ND
Compared to Boston, Dickinson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower