Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Willmar, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Willmar, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $32,677 in Willmar, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Willmar, Minnesota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Willmar
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Willmar, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Willmar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher