Fargo, North Dakota vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 44.6% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $108,436 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Austin
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fargo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher