What is a pro or con of living in Bismarck, North Dakotacompared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

Childcare is 31% cheaper in Bismarck.

What salary do I need to live in Bismarck, North Dakota copmared to Minneapolis, Minnesota?

A salary of $80,000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota could decrease to $72,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MINNEAPOLIS vs. BISMARCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 10.0% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN vs. Bismarck, ND

Compared to Minneapolis, Bismarck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

31.6% lower

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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