Columbus, Mississippi vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 20.6% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $211,085 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Fargo
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Columbus, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher