Bismarck, North Dakota vs. College, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College, Alaska is 13.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,772 in College, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College, Alaska is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
51% more expensive in College
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. College, AK
Compared to Bismarck, College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  36.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher