Thornton, Colorado vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 23.1% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $72,663 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Thornton, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower