Boulder Creek, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 41.1% cheaper than Boulder Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $44,186 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Boulder Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Boulder Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Boulder Creek, California
Boulder Creek, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Boulder Creek, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower