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FARGO vs. CHICAGO
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Fargo, North Dakota vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
20.0%
more expensive
than Fargo, North Dakota.
You would need a salary of
$59,808
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fargo, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
2.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% higher
Commute
79.2% higher
Health
7.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
9.2% higher
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