Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 4.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $76,560 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bismarck, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  47.7% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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