Fargo, North Dakota vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 172.6% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $136,313 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
342% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Fargo, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.6% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  518.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  104.7% higher
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher