Bismarck, ND Cost of Living


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Bismarck cost of living score
95.2
Less expensive
4.8% lower
than the US average
7.4% higher
than the North Dakota average
Bismarck, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.8% lower than the U.S. average and 7.4% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Bismarck, ND

Housing costs in Bismarck?
A typical home costs $318,500, which is 5.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.3% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bismarck costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.2% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Bismarck?
To live comfortably in Bismarck, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $61,200 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bismarck?
Bismarck, North Dakota has a cost of living index rating slightly lower than that if the nation at 91 due mostly to moderately low housing costs making up 33% - below the national average 43%. Utility costs are also relatively low owing most likely to its cooler climate and cheaper sources of energy such as natural gas allowing for citizens with an affordable option while having access to similar amenities found citywide regardless where one calls home. Transportation makes up 10 percent, groceries 11%, healthcare 8% contributing further towards lower living expenses when compared with many other U.S cities .
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBismarckNorth DakotaUnited States
  95.288.6100.0
  101.195.1100
  94.0103.4100.0
  105.282.3100.0
  $318,500$240,700$338,100
  88.5%89.4%100.0%
  74.274.4100.0
  109.492.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 8 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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