Cost of Living Calculator - Washington, District of Columbia vs Bismarck, North Dakota


The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 37.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $175,699 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs Bismarck, ND
Compared to Washington, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower

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