Durham, North Carolina vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 3.1% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,462 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Durham, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher