Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 11.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,433 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fargo
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Madison, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower