What is a pro or con of living in West Fargo, North Dakotacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Childcare is 9% more expensive in West Fargo.

What salary do I need to live in West Fargo, North Dakota copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $79,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $80,311 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.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. WEST FARGO
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 1.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $80,311 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
9% more expensive in West Fargo
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. West Fargo, ND

Compared to West Lafayette, West Fargo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.6% higher

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. West Fargo, ND

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