Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 20.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,038 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Des Moines, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher