Tacoma, Washington vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 27.3% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,356 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Tacoma, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.6% higher
  Commute
  43.0% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower