Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 12.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $52,793 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Chicago, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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