Cost of living comparison
compared to
North Dakota vs. South Carolina Cost of Living Summary
North Dakota is 0.9% more expensive than South Carolina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.8% more in North Dakota
- Groceries
-
pay 1.7% less in North Dakota
- Transportation
-
pay 1.1% less in North Dakota
- Housing
-
pay 8.6% less in North Dakota
- Childcare
-
pay 23.8% less in North Dakota
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 24.8% more in North Dakota
- Clothing
-
pay 7.8% more in North Dakota
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing in North Dakota are more expensive than in South Carolina. Expenses including childcare, housing, groceries, and transportation are lower in North Dakota.
North Dakota vs. South Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in North Dakota instead of South Carolina, you would:
pay 8.8% more for restaurants
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.17
|
$23.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.16
|
$11.93
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
|
$2.61
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.13
|
$2.26
|
|
South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of restaurants
pay 1.7% less for groceries
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$3.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.99
|
$6.11
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.54
|
$4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.18
|
$3.82
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.64
|
$6.68
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.64
|
$2.43
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
|
$0.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$1.90
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
|
$1.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.47
|
|
South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of groceries
pay 1.1% less for transportation
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.88
|
$3.04
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.17
|
$42.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,190.90
|
$33,161.99
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.34
|
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South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of transportation
pay 8.6% less for housing
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.47
|
$73.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,589.94
|
$1,021.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,366.92
|
$800.42
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.20
|
$186.50
|
|
South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of housing
pay 23.8% less for childcare
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,346.85
|
$1,026.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,168.15
|
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South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of childcare
pay 24.8% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.29
|
$5.47
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.17
|
$6.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.67
|
$8.89
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.75
|
$58.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.71
|
$13.94
|
|
South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 7.8% more for clothing
|
South Carolina
|
North Dakota
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.06
|
$50.27
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.86
|
$54.42
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.43
|
$85.10
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.81
|
$88.33
|
|
South Carolina vs. North Dakota - Cost of clothing
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