Bismarck, North Dakota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 69.7% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $84,868 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in San Diego
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Bismarck, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  62.0% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher