Cost of living comparison
North Dakota is 11.7% more expensive than South Dakota.
- Restaurants
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pay 1.8% more in North Dakota
- Groceries
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pay 4.0% more in North Dakota
- Transportation
-
pay 30.4% more in North Dakota
- Housing
-
pay 10.5% less in North Dakota
- Childcare
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pay 49.0% more in North Dakota
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.0% more in North Dakota
- Clothing
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pay 8.7% less in North Dakota
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, groceries, and restaurants in North Dakota are more expensive than in South Dakota. Expenses including housing and clothing are lower in North Dakota.
If you lived in North Dakota instead of South Dakota, you would:
pay 1.8% more for restaurants
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.00
|
$13.75
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.21
|
$10.99
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.08
|
$2.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
|
$2.01
|
|
pay 4.0% more for groceries
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.25
|
$3.02
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.20
|
$4.44
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.90
|
$4.14
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.60
|
$3.76
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.91
|
$6.33
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.48
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.79
|
$1.01
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.01
|
$2.12
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
|
$1.95
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
|
$1.27
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.45
|
$1.54
|
|
pay 30.4% more for transportation
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.32
|
$3.24
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.00
|
$56.50
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,159.27
|
$35,893.61
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.49
|
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pay 10.5% less for housing
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.17
|
$64.56
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,077.75
|
$984.58
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,002.25
|
$700.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$144.28
|
$126.47
|
|
pay 49.0% more for childcare
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$725.00
|
$1,080.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,800.00
|
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pay 16.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.12
|
$5.35
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.07
|
$5.77
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.04
|
$9.11
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$46.12
|
$57.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.56
|
$12.88
|
|
pay 8.7% less for clothing
|
South Dakota
|
North Dakota
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.46
|
$48.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.50
|
$86.28
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.40
|
$93.75
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