Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 2.6% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,060 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% cheaper in Fargo
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Pittsburgh, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher