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    City vs city

    Bismarck, ND vs Fargo, ND

    BismarckFargo
    Population74,146129,064
    Population growth (1 yr)0.6%1.4%
    Median home value$291,400$269,800
    Median rent$992$916
    Household income$77,608$66,029
    Unemployment3.6%3.9%
    Bachelor's degree+27%29%
    State crime /100k1,7351,735

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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