Cost of Living Calculator - Mountain View, California vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 67.9% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $24,076 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Fargo
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Mountain View, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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