Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Coos Bay, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Coos Bay, Oregon is 7.6% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $22,171 in Coos Bay, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Coos Bay, Oregon is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Coos Bay
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Coos Bay, OR
Compared to Bismarck, Coos Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower