Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Grand Junction, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Junction, Iowa is 19.0% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,501 in Grand Junction, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Junction, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Grand Junction
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Grand Junction, IA
Compared to Grand Forks, Grand Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower