Traverse City, Michigan vs. Fargo, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 7.6% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $2,771 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fargo
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Fargo, ND
Compared to Traverse City, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower