Valley City, North Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 13.1% more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,518 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley City, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Valley City, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Fargo
than in Valley City, North Dakota
Valley City, ND vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Valley City, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  21.0% higher
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower