Tucson, Arizona vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 1.3% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,746 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Tucson, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower