Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 3.5% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,752 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Lancaster, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher