Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 16.0% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,011 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Bismarck, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower