Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 45.6% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,202 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Cambridge, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.9% lower
  Commute
  22.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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