Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 41.6% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $31,149 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  75.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher