Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.3% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $79,250 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Grand Forks, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower