Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Kirkland, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirkland, Washington is 89.6% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $94,815 in Kirkland, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirkland, Washington is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Kirkland
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Kirkland, WA
Compared to Bismarck, Kirkland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  82.7% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher