What is a pro or con of living in Bismarck, North Dakotacompared to Wausau, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Bismarck.

What salary do I need to live in Bismarck, North Dakota copmared to Wausau, Wisconsin?

A salary of $25,000 in Wausau, Wisconsin should increase to $29,311 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.

WAUSAU vs. BISMARCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 17.2% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $29,311 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Bismarck
than in Wausau, Wisconsin

Wausau, WI vs. Bismarck, ND

Compared to Wausau, Bismarck is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

138.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

2.1% lower

Health

4.4% lower

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

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