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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Grand Forks, ND — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Minneapolis, MN area

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.4K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.7%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,779
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.4K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Grand Forks, ND

Population:59K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$266K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:124
Median Home:$414K

Grand Forks, ND

The Peace Garden State

59K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in North Dakota, this city has a population of 59K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Grand Forks, ND vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 42.9%
Grand Forks, ND
$1,951
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$838
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 39.7%
Grand Forks, ND
$1,066
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$423
more
📦Other
↑ 22.4%
Grand Forks, ND
$1,370
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$307
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 25.7%
Grand Forks, ND
$447
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$115
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 11.4%
Grand Forks, ND
$664
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$75.69
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🛒Groceries
↑ 6.5%
Grand Forks, ND
$905
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$58.76
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$611
To$1,390
↑ $779
1 Bed
From$617
To$1,510
↑ $893
2 Bed
From$775
To$1,750
↑ $975
3 Bed
From$1,077
To$2,330
↑ $1,253
Grand Forks, NDZIP-level data

1BR range: $820–$1,170/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,402
Monthly in Grand Forks, ND
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,665
Difference

Home Values

Grand Forks
Phoenix
$266K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +7.2%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +25.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$226K - $306K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 56% more expensive than Grand Forks

Calculate payment - Grand ForksCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.5K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$204
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.6%
Rate difference

Grand Forks, ND

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
North Dakota State Tax
Effective: 1.9%
$2.8K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 26.5%
$39.8K
Take-Home Pay
$9,184/month
$110.2K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Grand Forks, ND Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.8%
Property Tax:1.0%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Grand Forks
Phoenix
42 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
66.4%
Good Air Days
9%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.6°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
14 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between North Dakota and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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