Swarthmore, Pennsylvania vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 20.4% cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,814 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fargo
than in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore, PA vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Swarthmore, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower