Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 9.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,656 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Virginia Beach
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Bismarck, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher