Fargo, North Dakota vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 211.5% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $233,631 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
534% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Fargo, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  211.5% 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
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  700.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  79.3% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher