Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 27.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,203 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower