Pierre, South Dakota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 11.2% more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,706 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pierre, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Pierre, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Pierre, South Dakota
Pierre, SD vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Pierre, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher