Olympia, Washington vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 15.5% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,225 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Olympia, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower