Seattle, Washington vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 48.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $25,566 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Seattle, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.6% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower