The Grand Forks, ND Metro Area is highly ranked in many categories. According to Bestplaces rankings, the crime rate in Grand Forks ranks 15th out of all metro areas in the United States. The cost of living index is 84, which is 16% lower than the U.S. average and makes it one of the most affordable places to live in the country. In addition, Grand Forks ranks 6th best for its job market strength and 7th best for its housing affordability among all metropolitan areas across America. The city also boasts a high quality of life index score of 81, which places it within the top 20% of all cities according to Best Places rankings. All these factors make Grand Forks an ideal place to live with strong job growth potential and an affordable cost of living.
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