Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 29.1% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,990 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Bismarck, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower