Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 6.0% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $159,048 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
53% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Bismarck, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  53.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher