Rochester, Minnesota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 3.2% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,054 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Fargo
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Rochester, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower