Arvada, Colorado vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 28.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $35,877 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Arvada, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower