Minot, North Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 5.4% more expensive than Minot, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $126,502 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Minot, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Minot, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fargo
than in Minot, North Dakota
Minot, ND vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Minot, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower