Fond du Lac, Wisconsin vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 21.6% more expensive than Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $119,189 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond Du Lac, WI vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Fond Du Lac, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher