Moorhead, Minnesota vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 3.9% more expensive than Moorhead, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,974 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Moorhead, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Fargo
than in Moorhead, Minnesota
Moorhead, MN vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Moorhead, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower