Bismarck, ND vs Lincoln, 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
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.6). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 35). Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Lincoln, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 72.8 (#830) |
| Population | 75,092 | 54,538 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $645,264 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $99,434 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 84 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | R+8.5 |
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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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72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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