Fargo, North Dakota vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 13.6% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $129,553 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Fargo, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower