Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 22.4% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $42,832 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Grand Forks, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  30.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher