Fargo, North Dakota vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 36.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $408,889 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Fargo, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher