Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 111.1% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $284,948 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
369% more expensive in Irvine
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  111.1% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher