Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Vacaville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vacaville, California is 41.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $70,635 in Vacaville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vacaville, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Vacaville
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Vacaville, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Vacaville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% higher
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher