Fargo, North Dakota vs. Saginaw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saginaw, Michigan is 11.4% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $44,302 in Saginaw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saginaw, Michigan is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Saginaw
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Saginaw, MI
Compared to Fargo, Saginaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower