Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 19.8% more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $89,859 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fargo
than in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
Sault Ste. Marie, MI vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Sault Ste. Marie, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher