What is a pro or con of living in West Fargo, North Dakotacompared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

Childcare is 30% more expensive in West Fargo.

What salary do I need to live in West Fargo, North Dakota copmared to Sioux Falls, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota should increase to $50,550 in West 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.

SIOUX FALLS vs. WEST FARGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 1.1% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $50,550 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
30% more expensive in West Fargo
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, SD vs. West Fargo, ND

Compared to Sioux Falls, West Fargo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

5.9% higher

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sioux Falls, SD vs. West Fargo, ND

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