Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 59.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $127,492 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Washington
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Bismarck, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  82.3% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher