Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Nikiski, Alaska


The cost of living in Nikiski, Alaska is 7.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $161,270 in Nikiski, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nikiski, Alaska is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
38% more expensive in Nikiski
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Nikiski, AK
Compared to Bismarck, Nikiski is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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