Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Dearborn, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dearborn, Michigan is 1.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,635 in Dearborn, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dearborn, Michigan is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Dearborn
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Dearborn, MI
Compared to Bismarck, Dearborn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  101.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower