What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Fargo, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Fargo, North Dakota?

A salary of $40,000 in Fargo, North Dakota should increase to $67,307 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FARGO vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fargo, North Dakota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 68.3% more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,307 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Washington
than in Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, ND vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Fargo, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.8% higher

Commute

75.0% higher

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Fargo, North Dakota vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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