East Lansing, Michigan vs. West Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Fargo, North Dakota is 1.9% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,942 in West Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in West Fargo
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. West Fargo, ND
Compared to East Lansing, West Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher