Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 40.6% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $29,698 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Long Beach, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  53.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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