Hanover, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 15.5% cheaper than Hanover, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $59,115 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Hanover, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Hanover, Minnesota
Hanover, MN vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Hanover, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower