Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 7.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $80,540 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Lafayette, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher