Rail Road Flat, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 16.0% cheaper than Rail Road Flat, California.

You would need a salary of $60,480 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rail Road Flat, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Rail Road Flat, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Rail Road Flat, California
Rail Road Flat, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Rail Road Flat, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% lower
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower