Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 53.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $76,632 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  164.3% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher