Grafton, North Dakota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 32.9% more expensive than Grafton, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,848 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Grafton, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Grafton, North Dakota
Grafton, ND vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Grafton, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower