San Francisco, California vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 64.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $17,582 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to San Francisco, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.8% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  57.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower