| | Bismarck, ND | Portland, OR | United States |
| Overall | 95.2 | 127.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.1 | 103.7 | 100 |
| Health | 94.0 | 90.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 105.2 | 184.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $318,500 | $537,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,850.0% | 7,990.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 74.2 | 129.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 140.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Bismarck 
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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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I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a More
One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the More
I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and More
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