Austin, Texas vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 33.7% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,512 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Austin, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower