Waterloo, Iowa vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 19.2% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $109,633 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Grand Forks
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Waterloo, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher