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


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 51.9% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $48,092 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Carlsbad, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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