Portland, Oregon vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 28.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $64,246 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Portland, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower