Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Park Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Rapids, Minnesota is 11.5% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,233 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Park Rapids
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Park Rapids, MN
Compared to Bismarck, Park Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower