Fargo, North Dakota vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 95.4% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $156,335 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Monterey
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Fargo, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  19.1% higher
  Health
  51.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher