Cost of Living Calculator - Fargo, North Dakota vs Salinas, California


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 57.0% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $117,737 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Salinas
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Fargo, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  51.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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