Bismarck, ND vs Carson, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 27.6 min). Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Bismarck leads in crime level (7.6 vs 11.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Carson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 63.8 (#1737) |
| Population | 75,092 | 91,139 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $796,912 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $103,045 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 11.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.8 Score
Bismarck, ND
North Dakota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$383,424
Population
75,092
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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