Bismarck, North Dakota
In Bismarck, North Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.44 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.63 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,326, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Bismarck's cost-of-living index of 75 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.44
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,326
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.25
Combo meal
Electricity
10.92¢
per kWh · ~$98/mo
Car Insurance
$132/mo
$1,580/yr
Median Household Income
$84,948
25.6% goes to essentials
Car Insurance
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.53 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$6.89 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.34 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.76 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.79 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$11.04 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.15 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.01 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.51 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.67 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.06 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.30 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.63 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.48 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.30 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.67 | $4.53 | +23.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.79 | $6.89 | +19.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.17 | $6.34 | +22.6% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.31 | $1.76 | +34.4% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.78 | $4.79 | +26.7% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.88 | $11.04 | +40.1% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.49 | $5.15 | +47.6% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.60 | $4.01 | +11.4% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.93 | $4.51 | +14.8% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.06 | $2.67 | +29.6% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.57 | $2.06 | +31.2% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.90 | $7.30 | +49.0% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.89 | $4.63 | +19.0% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.19 | $5.48 | +30.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.69 | $8.30 | +45.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.25
Casual Dining
$16.39
Monthly Spend
$262.02
+3.47% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $5.64
$9.09
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $6.36
$9.82
+54.4%Chipotle
2022: $6.82
$10.18
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $3.33
$4.63
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Average 1BR: $1,087/mo · 2BR: $1,565/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
58k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,220
$63k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Household vs Worker Pay
$85k
household median
Employment by Sector — Bismarck
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$70k/yr
~$55k/yr
~$24k/yr
~$91k/yr
~$72k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 38015
Highest Paying Sector
Professional & Business Services
$1,755/wk · $91k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$457/wk · $24k/yr
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