Sandpoint, Idaho vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 7.6% cheaper than Sandpoint, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $46,188 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sandpoint, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Sandpoint, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Sandpoint, Idaho
Sandpoint, ID vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Sandpoint, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher