Fargo, North Dakota vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 162.7% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $131,341 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Fargo, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  162.7% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  81.8% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher