Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Orange, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orange, California is 73.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $112,804 in Orange, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orange, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Orange
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Orange, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher