Phoenix, Arizona vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 13.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $65,202 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Phoenix, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower