Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 2.5% more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $20,504 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% more expensive in Fargo
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower