Fargo, North Dakota vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 102.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $384,458 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Irvine
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Fargo, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  102.3% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher