Bismarck, North Dakota vs. New Salem, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Salem, North Dakota is 13.0% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,492 in New Salem, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Salem, North Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in New Salem
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. New Salem, ND
Compared to Bismarck, New Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher