Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 36.3% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $82,811 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fargo
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Salinas, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  33.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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