Fargo, North Dakota vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 11.5% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,254 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Champaign
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Fargo, Champaign 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)
  37.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower