Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 2.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,990 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Pittsburgh, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher