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Cost & Benefits

Groton vs Oakes

Simple answer

You'd likely save $138 a month in Oakes.

Typical rent is $981 in Groton and $843 in Oakes. This is the Census typical rent, not a promise about your lease.

Groton

South Dakota

Typical rent
$981
Typical pay
$89,861 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,014
Price index
88.6 (state)

Oakes

North Dakota

Typical rent
$843
Typical pay
$67,632 a year
2-bedroom fair rent
$1,014
Price index
89.0 (state)

Benefits after a move

Benefit rules change with the state, not the city. Check both state guides before you move.