Riverside, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 29.5% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $35,235 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Riverside, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower