Fargo, North Dakota vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 79.2% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $161,296 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fargo, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher