Afton, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 32.4% cheaper than Afton, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $33,822 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Afton, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Afton, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Afton, Minnesota
Afton, MN vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Afton, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  26.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower