Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Lamar, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lamar, Colorado is 25.0% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $37,513 in Lamar, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lamar, Colorado is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Lamar
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Lamar, CO
Compared to Bismarck, Lamar is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower