Fresno, California vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 13.4% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $43,320 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fargo
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Fresno, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower