Meridian, Idaho vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 24.5% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $37,764 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fargo
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Meridian, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher