Farmington, New Mexico vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 9.6% more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $38,352 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is more expensive than Farmington, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Grand Forks
than in Farmington, New Mexico
Farmington, NM vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Farmington, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher