Providence, Rhode Island vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 12.6% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $74,306 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Providence, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower