Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 12.2% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,293 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Fargo
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Mitchell, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower