Bismarck, ND vs Blue Springs, MO
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
Blue Springs
73
#794 nationally
Bismarck leads in average commute (15.7 min vs 26.2 min). Bismarck leads in walk score (35 vs 25). Blue Springs leads in crime level (6.5 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bismarck, ND | Blue Springs, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#819) | 73 (#794) |
| Population | 75,092 | 60,539 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,424 | $313,757 |
| Median Household Income | $76,014 | $82,965 |
| Average Commute | 15.7 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.2 | D+19.3 |
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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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C
73 Score
Blue Springs, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$313,757
Population
60,539
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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