Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 10.4% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,815 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Decorah
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Bismarck, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  36.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower