McAllen, Texas vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 13.6% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $68,147 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fargo
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Mcallen, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher