Fargo, North Dakota vs. Elk Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 52.8% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $76,425 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Elk Grove, CA
Compared to Fargo, Elk Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher