Anchorage, Alaska vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 22.8% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,866 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fargo
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Anchorage, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower