Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 12.5% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $113,781 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in West Fargo
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. West Fargo, ND
Compared to Minneapolis, West Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower