West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 3.5% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,641 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to West Des Moines, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher