Fargo, North Dakota vs. Battle Lake, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Battle Lake, Minnesota is 9.9% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,972 in Battle Lake, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Battle Lake, Minnesota is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Battle Lake
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Battle Lake, MN
Compared to Fargo, Battle Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher