Modesto, California vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 22.1% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $58,420 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fargo
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Modesto, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower