Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Idaho vs Grand Forks, North Dakota


The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 27.6% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $54,304 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Meridian, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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