Vancouver, Washington vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 19.9% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $67,271 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Vancouver, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower