Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 39.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $69,683 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Arvada
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Bismarck, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher