Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 77.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $88,677 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Boulder
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Bismarck, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher