Cost of Living Calculator - Waconia, Minnesota vs Grand Forks, North Dakota


The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 22.4% cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $38,788 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waconia, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Waconia, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Waconia, Minnesota
Waconia, MN vs Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Waconia, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  47.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower

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