Salem, Oregon vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 12.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $43,701 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fargo
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Salem, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher