Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 16.1% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $87,070 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher