Springfield, Illinois vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 18.7% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $231,466 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Fargo
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Springfield, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% higher
      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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher