Iowa City, Iowa vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 8.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $45,516 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Iowa City, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower