Houston, Texas vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 6.3% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $103,089 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Fargo
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Houston, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower