Fargo, North Dakota vs. West St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 12.4% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $56,201 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Fargo, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher