Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 71.9% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $128,934 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, 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
216% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Grand Forks, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  83.4% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher