Fargo, North Dakota vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 11.5% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,246 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Fargo, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower