El Paso, Texas vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 15.2% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $21,896 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Bismarck
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to El Paso, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher