Rathdrum, Idaho vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 18.3% cheaper than Rathdrum, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $40,838 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rathdrum, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Rathdrum, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Rathdrum, Idaho
Rathdrum, ID vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Rathdrum, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher