Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfax, Virginia vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 36.2% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,824 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Fairfax, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower

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