What is a pro or con of living in Fargo, North Dakotacompared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Fargo.

What salary do I need to live in Fargo, North Dakota copmared to Grand Forks, North Dakota?

A salary of $20,000 in Grand Forks, North Dakota should increase to $20,862 in Fargo, North Dakota (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.

GRAND FORKS vs. FARGO
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 4.3% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $20,862 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Fargo
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND vs. Fargo, ND

Compared to Grand Forks, Fargo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

13.7% higher

Health

12.3% lower

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Forks, ND vs. Fargo, ND

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