| | Bismarck, ND | Pasco, WA | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 99.5 | 100 |
| Health | 94.0 | 85.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.2 | 112.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $318,500 | $372,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,850.0% | 8,380.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.2 | 84.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 102.5 | 100 |
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
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
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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Ive lived here for about 13 years now its a great place. Got my peen licked on a couple good times, plenty of shorties. Would recommend More
I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without More
I grew up in West Richland in the Tri-Cities, and we were always told to not go to Pasco because it was dangerous. I have no idea how true that was back in the '80's, More
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