Fargo, North Dakota vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 17.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $87,989 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Fargo, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher