Fargo, North Dakota vs. West Plains, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Plains, Missouri is 19.0% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $81,006 in West Plains, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Plains, Missouri is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in West Plains
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. West Plains, MO
Compared to Fargo, West Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower