Cost of Living Calculator - San Mateo, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 62.3% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $28,285 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Bismarck
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to San Mateo, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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