Shafter, California vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 5.8% cheaper than Shafter, California.

You would need a salary of $94,217 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shafter, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Shafter, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Shafter, California
Shafter, CA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Shafter, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower