Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 32.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $50,699 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Fargo
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Portland, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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