Brookings, South Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 6.5% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $63,929 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Fargo
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Brookings, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher