Cost of Living

Fargo Moorhead offers a fantastic quality of life for less cost than most other areas in the country. Compare us to some cities that are similar in size and larger and see for yourself.

Cost of Living
Overall Grocery Housing Utilities Transportation Health Care Misc. Goods/Services
Fargo Moorhead 91.6 99.6 84.5 77.1 96.8 102.6 96.1
Boise 95.5 93.0 81.6 102.8 106.9 103.0 101.7
Denver 104.3       99.4     106.6      105.0     96.5 105.4 106.4
Chicago 112.3 107.9 124.3 121.1 116.1 111.3 99.7
Minneapolis 111.0 115.5 119.8 101.7 97.1 107.0 109.6
100 = national average
Source: C2ER, 3rdQuarter 2009