Fargo, North Dakota vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 47.9% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $88,760 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Portland
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Fargo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  68.0% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher