Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, Illinois vs St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 30.3% more expensive than Bismarck, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $195,380 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Bismarck, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Bismarck, Illinois
Bismarck, IL vs St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bismarck, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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