Birmingham, Alabama vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 24.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $59,921 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Birmingham, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher