Billings, Montana vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 1.2% more expensive than Billings, Montana.

You would need a salary of $50,589 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Billings, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Billings, Montana
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
15% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Billings, Montana
Billings, MT vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Billings, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower