Fargo, North Dakota vs. Sonora, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sonora, California is 22.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $61,173 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Sonora
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Sonora, CA
Compared to Fargo, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher