St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 4.2% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $287,525 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Bismarck
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to St. Paul, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower