Baltimore, Maryland vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 3.5% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $517,525 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Baltimore, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher