South Lake Tahoe, California vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 39.1% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $30,447 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower