Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 86.9% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $144,023 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, 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
247% more expensive in San Diego
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.9% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher