Arcata, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 12.7% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $43,669 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Arcata, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower