Alexandria, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 18.0% more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $11,798 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Alexandria, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Alexandria, Minnesota
Alexandria, MN vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Alexandria, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower