Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Valley City, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valley City, North Dakota is 16.3% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,963 in Valley City, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley City, North Dakota is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Valley City
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Valley City, ND
Compared to Bismarck, Valley City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher