Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 16.7% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $41,640 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Bismarck, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower