Rockville, Maryland vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 32.3% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,847 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Rockville, Maryland
Rockville, MD vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Rockville, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher