Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 8.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $86,803 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Bismarck, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower