salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $35,040 a year. That is $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Minnesota. It is number 12 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in East Grand Forks?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in East Grand Forks
| Size | East Grand Forks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $784 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,024 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,036 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,910 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is East Grand Forks overall?
Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for East Grand Forks, so the Minnesota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in East Grand Forks
Life in East Grand Forks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Grand Forks?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $898 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $255,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,560 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Grand Forks, MN?
Renting in East Grand Forks costs a median of about $876 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.
How much do I need to make to live in East Grand Forks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $35,040 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is East Grand Forks cheap or expensive?
East Grand Forks is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.6% of the typical household income of $83,637. It ranks 12th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in East Grand Forks?
The median homeowner in East Grand Forks pays $3,156 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is East Grand Forks more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in East Grand Forks?
The median home value in East Grand Forks is $255,600, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
9,028 people live in East Grand Forks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.