Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 37.5% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $55,013 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Grand Forks, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% lower
  Commute
  75.4% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher

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