Bismarck, North Dakota vs. San Buenaventura (Ventura), California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is 58.6% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $118,968 in San Buenaventura (Ventura), California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Buenaventura (Ventura), California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in San Buenaventura (Ventura)
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. San_Buenaventura_(Ventura), CA
Compared to Bismarck, San_Buenaventura_(Ventura) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher