Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Aberdeen, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aberdeen, South Dakota is 17.1% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $58,000 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aberdeen, South Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Aberdeen
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Aberdeen, SD
Compared to Bismarck, Aberdeen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher