Bismarck, ND is the kind of place where the history buff, the fisherman, the mother of three and the young professional all feel at home. The city's booming economy, low cost of living, safe feel and great educational, recreational and cultural opportunities make it an ideal place to live. Amid Bismarck’s lush, tree-lined rolling hills and prairies, you’ll find a bustling metropolitan area. But any local can tell you that it’s the friendly, small-town feel of the state’s second-largest city and state capitol that keeps residents warm when the temperature drops.