Cost of Living Calculator - Big Lake, Minnesota vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 10.0% cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $67,500 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Lake, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Big Lake, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Big Lake, Minnesota
Big Lake, MN vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Big Lake, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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