What is a pro or con of living in Bismarck, North Dakotacompared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Bismarck.

What salary do I need to live in Bismarck, North Dakota copmared to Chelmsford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Chelmsford, Massachusetts could decrease to $53,170 in Bismarck, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHELMSFORD vs. BISMARCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Chelmsford, Massachusetts vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 29.1% cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,170 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelmsford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Chelmsford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Chelmsford, MA vs. Bismarck, ND

Compared to Chelmsford, Bismarck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

37.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.6% lower

Commute

27.7% lower

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.6% lower

Cost of Food

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