What is a pro or con of living in Bismarck, North Dakotacompared to Twin Falls, Idaho?

Childcare is 88% more expensive in Bismarck.

What salary do I need to live in Bismarck, North Dakota copmared to Twin Falls, Idaho?

A salary of $65,000 in Twin Falls, Idaho should increase to $67,426 in Bismarck, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TWIN FALLS vs. BISMARCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Twin Falls, Idaho vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 3.7% more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $67,426 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Twin Falls, Idaho
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
88% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Twin Falls, Idaho

Twin Falls, ID vs. Bismarck, ND

Compared to Twin Falls, Bismarck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

13.8% lower

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Twin Falls, Idaho vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Twin Falls, ID vs. Bismarck, ND

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