Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Tea, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tea, South Dakota is 1.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,365 in Tea, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tea, South Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
26% cheaper in Tea
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Tea, SD
Compared to Bismarck, Tea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher