Tempe, Arizona vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 16.1% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $41,963 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Tempe, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower