Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Midland, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Midland, Texas is 3.0% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $72,778 in Midland, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Midland, Texas is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Midland
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Midland, TX
Compared to Bismarck, Midland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower