Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 11.0% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,950 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Fargo
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Fort Wayne, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher