Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Hobbs, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hobbs, New Mexico is 16.2% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,905 in Hobbs, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hobbs, New Mexico is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Hobbs
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Hobbs, NM
Compared to Bismarck, Hobbs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower