Aberdeen, South Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 14.3% more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $85,728 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Fargo
than in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen, SD vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Aberdeen, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower