Lafayette, Indiana vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 15.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $57,872 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in West Fargo
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. West Fargo, ND
Compared to Lafayette, West Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher