Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Clara, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 59.8% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $28,137 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Santa Clara, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.8% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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