Anchorage, Alaska vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 26.0% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,983 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Anchorage, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower