Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Grand Forks, North Dakota


The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 31.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,320 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Salem, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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