Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 19.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,735 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Erie, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower