Kentwood, Michigan vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 2.3% more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,136 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Kentwood, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher