Lakota, North Dakota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 27.7% more expensive than Lakota, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,851 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakota, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Lakota, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Lakota, North Dakota
Lakota, ND vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Lakota, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower