Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Salem, Oregon


The cost of living in Salem, Oregon is 8.4% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $94,598 in Salem, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Oregon is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Salem
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Salem, OR
Compared to Bismarck, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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