Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Duluth, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Duluth, Minnesota is 9.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,344 in Duluth, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Duluth, Minnesota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Duluth
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Duluth, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Duluth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher