Madison, Wisconsin vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 15.4% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,308 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Madison, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower