Buffalo, New York vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 1.1% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,073 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fargo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Buffalo, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher