Denver, Colorado vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 26.1% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $25,880 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Denver, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower