Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 41.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $43,761 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Petaluma, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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