Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Merced, California


The cost of living in Merced, California is 12.0% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $65,168 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Merced
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Merced, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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