Bismarck, ND vs Hamilton, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bismarck
72.8
#819 nationally
Hamilton
71.3
#994 nationally
Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 25.3 min). Bismarck leads in median household income ($76,014 vs $52,995). Hamilton leads in cost of living index (88 vs 106).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Hamilton, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 71.3 (#994) |
| Population | 75,092 | 62,997 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $308,935 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $52,995 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+26.3 |
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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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71.3 Score
Hamilton, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$308,935
Population
62,997
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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