Cost of Living Calculator - Bismarck, North Dakota vs Encinitas, California


The cost of living in Encinitas, California is 142.3% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $121,181 in Encinitas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Encinitas, California is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
385% more expensive in Encinitas
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs Encinitas, CA
Compared to Bismarck, Encinitas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.3% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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