Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Kearney, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearney, Nebraska is 5.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $71,979 in Kearney, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearney, Nebraska is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Kearney
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Kearney, NE
Compared to Bismarck, Kearney is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  57.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher