Fargo, North Dakota vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 23.7% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,844 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Fargo, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower