Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 7.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,214 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Raleigh, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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