Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 158.2% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $154,921 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bismarck, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.2% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  417.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  113.2% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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