Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Park Rapids, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Park Rapids, Minnesota is 2.6% cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,077 in Park Rapids, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Park Rapids, Minnesota is cheaper than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Park Rapids
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Park Rapids, MN
Compared to Grand Forks, Park Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher