Los Angeles, California vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 51.3% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $48,695 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Los Angeles, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  58.9% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower