Minot, North Dakota vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 1.1% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,901 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Grand Forks
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Minot, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower