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


The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 6.5% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $53,228 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Bismarck, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher

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