Bismarck, ND
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Bismarck, ND: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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43%
Quality of life -
89%
Cost of living -
85%
Connectivity -
31%
Weather
45
General
| Currency | USD |
| Population (in millions) | 0.7 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | Unranked |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 8% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | North Bismarck, Mandan |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 0 |
| Top selling local beer | Fargo |
| Most popular local dish | Knoephla |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | North Dakota State Capitol, Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Dakota Zoo |
| Discount airline | Allegiant |
| Major airline | No major airline |
| Largest ride sharing company | Lyft |
| Primary train stations | Bismarck Amtrak Station, Bismarck Bus Station, Bismarck Airport Station |
| Primary airports | Bismarck International Airport, Sloulin International Airport, and Dickinson Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport |
| Best rental car company | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
| Used car costs | Approximately $10,000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Apple Store Bismarck is located at 801 W. Turnpike Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503 |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 25 Mbps |
| Power socket type | NEMA 5-15 |
| Supply voltage | 120V |
| Best electronics store | BestBuy |
| Best internet carrier | CenturyLink |
| Primary cellular carrier | Verizon |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $50.00 USD |
Shopping
| The best drug store | Walgreens |
| Best restaurant chain | |
| The best grocery store | |
| The most popular fashion brand |
Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $50,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $50,945 |
| Sales tax rate | 6.5% |
| Income tax rate | 0% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | Not applicable. Bismarck does not have a tourist visa program |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | Not available |
| Suggested ATM take out | The amount of money you should take out from an ATM in Bismarck will depend on your individual needs and the currency of the ATM |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Wells Fargo |
| Average tip in restaurant | 15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 911 (general), 701-223-1212 (police), 701-222-1222 (ambulance), 701-223-1230 ( |
| Polution per square meter | |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | |
| Main religion |
Quality of life
43%
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77%
Safety, freedom, rights -
50%
Traffic -
0%
Property to income -
23%
Crime -
75%
Healthcare -
31%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $2,976 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.43% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $775 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $7,500 |
Cost of living
89%
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Purchasing Power
0%
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Rent
0%
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Food
0%
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Restaurant
57%
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Workspace
24%
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Transport
6%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $837.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $1,000.00 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $1.05 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $3.08 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $5.00 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $9.00 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $2.24 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $13.50 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.67 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $5.16 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $6.00 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $13.21 |
| Apples (1kg) | $6.17 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $3.09 |
| Potato (1kg) | $1.65 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.99 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $4.41 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $4.11 |
| Banana (1kg) | $1.64 |
| Onion (1kg) | $2.20 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $12.48 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $11.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $50.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $10.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $4.25 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $6.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.62 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.77 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $4.48 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $153.70 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.16 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $53.38 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $15.99 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $10.00 |
Transportation
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $0.81 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $26,953.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $22,666.67 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $3.75 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.42 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $30.00 |
