Cost of Living Calculator - Stanford, California vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 78.6% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $19,056 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Stanford, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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