Chatham, Illinois vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 9.1% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $81,842 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Chatham, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher