Topeka, Kansas vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 19.9% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,943 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Topeka, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower