Cost of Living Calculator - Elgin, Illinois vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 2.3% cheaper than Elgin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $132,919 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Elgin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Elgin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Fargo
than in Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Elgin, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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