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FARGO vs. WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP (LEHIGH COUNTY)
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Fargo, North Dakota vs. Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Fargo, North Dakota?

Childcare is 20% more expensive in Whitehall township (Lehigh County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania copmared to Fargo, North Dakota?

A salary of $75,000 in Fargo, North Dakota should increase to $77,682 in Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania is 3.6% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $77,682 in Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
20% more expensive in Whitehall township (Lehigh County)
than in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, ND vs. Whitehall Township (Lehigh County), PA

Compared to Fargo, Whitehall Township (Lehigh County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

28.5% higher

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

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Fargo, North Dakota vs. Whitehall township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania

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Fargo, ND vs. Whitehall Township (Lehigh County), PA

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