What is a pro or con of living in Bismarck, North Dakotacompared to Pasadena, California?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Bismarck.

What salary do I need to live in Bismarck, North Dakota copmared to Pasadena, California?

A salary of $75,000 in Pasadena, California could decrease to $38,146 in Bismarck, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PASADENA vs. BISMARCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Pasadena, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 49.1% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $38,146 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Pasadena, California

Pasadena, CA vs. Bismarck, ND

Compared to Pasadena, Bismarck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.4% lower

Commute

52.3% lower

Health

8.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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