What is a pro or con of living in Houston, Texascompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 3% more expensive in Houston.

What salary do I need to live in Houston, Texas copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $80,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $89,044 in Houston, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND FORKS vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 11.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $89,044 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Houston
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Houston, TX

Compared to Grand Forks, Houston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

12.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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