Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Whidbey Island Station, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whidbey Island Station, Washington is 2.5% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $116,952 in Whidbey Island Station, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whidbey Island Station, Washington is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
24% cheaper in Whidbey Island Station
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Whidbey Island Station, WA
Compared to Bismarck, Whidbey Island Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher