Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 12.2% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $96,973 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Johnston
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Johnston, IA
Compared to Grand Forks, Johnston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  11.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower