Fort Drum, New York vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 17.1% more expensive than Fort Drum, New York.

You would need a salary of $24,928 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Drum, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Fort Drum, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Fort Drum, New York
Fort Drum, NY vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Fort Drum, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  5.7% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher