Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 27.7% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,294 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fargo
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Gaithersburg, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower