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


The cost of living in Monterey, California is 85.1% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $138,810 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Monterey
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Monterey, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  52.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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