Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 11.1% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $127,778 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% higher
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  46.2% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher