Bismarck, ND vs Davis, 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
Davis
66.3
#1554 nationally
Bismarck leads in cost of living index (106 vs 175). Davis leads in crime level (5.1 vs 7.6). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 23 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Davis, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 66.3 (#1554) |
| Population | 75,092 | 65,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $840,166 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $83,592 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | D+36.3 |
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
66.3 Score
Davis, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$840,166
Population
65,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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