Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Mitchell, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mitchell, South Dakota is 7.0% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,965 in Mitchell, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mitchell, South Dakota is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Mitchell
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Mitchell, SD
Compared to Grand Forks, Mitchell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher