Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Minot, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minot, North Dakota is 1.0% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,476 in Minot, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minot, North Dakota is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Minot
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Minot, ND
Compared to Grand Forks, Minot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher