Bismarck Metro Area, ND Cost of Living


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Bismarck cost of living score
92.9
Less expensive
7.1% lower
than the US average
4.9% higher
than the North Dakota average
Bismarck North Dak Metro Area, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.1% lower than the U.S. average and 4.9% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Bismarck Metro Area, ND

Housing costs in Bismarck?
A typical home costs $297,000, which is 12.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.4% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bismarck costs $930 per month, which is 35.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $920.

Can I afford Bismarck?
To live comfortably in Bismarck North Dak Metro Area, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $32,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bismarck?
The cost of living in the Bismarck, ND Metro Area is lower than the US average, at 92.9 compared to the national average of 100. This means that the cost of essentials such as groceries, housing and healthcare are relatively affordable in this area. The median house value in Bismarck is lower than the US average at $297,000 as compared to $338,100 for the entire nation. This makes it a great choice for anyone looking for an affordable place to live with a lower cost of living than most other cities in the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBismarckNorth DakotaUnited States
  92.988.6100.0
  96.995.1100
  94.3103.4100.0
  95.682.3100.0
  $297,000$240,700$338,100
  93.4%89.4%100.0%
  79.474.4100.0
  106.692.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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