Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 19.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,867 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Scranton, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower