Center, North Dakota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 14.5% more expensive than Center, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $57,273 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Center, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Center, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Center, North Dakota
Center, ND vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Center, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower