Midland, Michigan vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 10.4% more expensive than Midland, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $110,397 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Midland, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Midland, Michigan
Midland, MI vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Midland, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower