Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Benson, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benson, Minnesota is 18.3% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,851 in Benson, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benson, Minnesota is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Benson
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Benson, MN
Compared to Grand Forks, Benson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher