Fresno, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 8.5% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $35,202 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Fresno, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower