Houston, Texas vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 10.2% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,183 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Houston, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower