Cost of Living in East Grand Forks, MN
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
106.4
100 = national avg
+6.4 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$46,833
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$110,697
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing111.4
Food107.0
Transportation87.2
Healthcare105.6
Utilities106.5
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$868
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,089
per month
The overall cost of living index in East Grand Forks is 106.4, which is 6.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 111.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $46,833 per year to cover basic expenses.