Cost of Living in Grand Forks County, ND

Modeled annual cost: $41,032.

Median family income: $97,849.

Affordability Snapshot

ND County Median

$45,536

State Rank

51thMost expensive counties in ND out of 53See North Dakota county rankings

Median Income

$97,849

Location Type

Metro

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Grand Forks County, ND.

$11,567 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$41,032

Per year

  • Transport:$11,567
  • Housing:$9,555
  • Taxes:$6,177
  • Healthcare:$5,399
  • Other Costs:$4,238
  • Food:$4,096
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Cass County, ND
$38,977
2Ramsey County, ND
$40,225

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