Fargo, North Dakota vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 12.6% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,687 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Fargo, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower