Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 20.5% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $15,894 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Bismarck, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower