Athens, Ohio vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 19.0% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $119,018 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Athens, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher