Williston, North Dakota vs. Grand Forks, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grand Forks, North Dakota is 9.0% cheaper than Williston, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $45,493 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Williston, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grand Forks, North Dakota is cheaper than Williston, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Grand Forks
than in Williston, North Dakota
Williston, ND vs. Grand Forks, ND
Compared to Williston, Grand Forks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower