Fargo, North Dakota vs. Van Buren, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Van Buren, Maine is 18.7% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,670 in Van Buren, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Van Buren, Maine is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Van Buren
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Van Buren, ME
Compared to Fargo, Van Buren is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower