Columbia, Maryland vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 24.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $37,828 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fargo
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Columbia, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower