Fargo, North Dakota vs. Lakewood, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Washington is 33.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $66,648 in Lakewood, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Washington is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Lakewood, WA
Compared to Fargo, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher