Lansing, Michigan vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 13.9% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,896 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Fargo
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Lansing, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% higher
      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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher