Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 6.1% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,030 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Aurora, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  17.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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