What is a pro or con of living in Fargo, North Dakotacompared to Santa Barbara, California?

Median Home Cost is 81% cheaper in Fargo.

What salary do I need to live in Fargo, North Dakota copmared to Santa Barbara, California?

A salary of $71,000 in Santa Barbara, California could decrease to $29,162 in Fargo, North Dakota (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SANTA BARBARA vs. FARGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Barbara, California vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 58.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $29,162 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Fargo
than in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, CA vs. Fargo, ND

Compared to Santa Barbara, Fargo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

20.3% lower

Health

16.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Barbara, California vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Barbara, CA vs. Fargo, ND

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