Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 2.2% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,081 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Beaufort, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower