Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 7.0% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $139,524 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Bismarck, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher