Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 27.2% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $145,647 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fargo
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Thornton, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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