Mandan, North Dakota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 3.4% more expensive than Mandan, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $36,187 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mandan, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Mandan, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Mandan, North Dakota
Mandan, ND vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Mandan, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower