Orange City, Iowa vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 16.0% more expensive than Orange City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,975 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Orange City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Orange City, Iowa
Orange City, IA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Orange City, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher