Cost of Living Calculator - Evanston, Illinois vs Grand Forks, North Dakota


The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 30.4% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $30,644 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Evanston, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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