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Bismarck, ND vs Northglenn, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Northglenn or is it cheaper to live in Bismarck?
- Northglenn is 27.4% more expensive than Bismarck.

Which city has more affordable housing, Northglenn or Bismarck?
- Northglenn housing costs are 38.6% more expensive than Bismarck housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bismarck or is Health Care more affordable in Northglenn.
- Health related expenses are 9.6% less in Northglenn.
 Bismarck, NDNorthglenn, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.3100
 Food & Groceries101.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock85.0100
 Housing105.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$452,100$338,100
 Utilities89  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock121.6100
 Miscellaneous109.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Northglenn    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived in Northglenn for 13 years before moving to AZ in 2020. What can I say? The place suffers from what most of America is suffering from. Increasing housing  More

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Northglenn is about 20 miles north of Denver. This small town has a quality of life that feels like time slows down. There is not a big hurry and always time for a  More

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Over 16 years ago

Northglenn is easily one of the best places I've ever lived. The cost of living is relatively low, with pretty good job opportunities in the area. Recreation and  More

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