Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Shawano, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawano, Wisconsin is 18.5% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,111 in Shawano, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawano, Wisconsin is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Shawano
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Shawano, WI
Compared to Bismarck, Shawano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower