Baxter, Minnesota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 2.3% more expensive than Baxter, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $76,714 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Baxter, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Baxter, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% more expensive in Fargo
than in Baxter, Minnesota
Baxter, MN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Baxter, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower