Cost of Living in Fargo

Summary of cost of living in Fargo, ND, United States:

  • Rent in Fargo is, on average, 53.6% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 15.00 $ 9.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 50.00 $ 45.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.00 $ 10.00-12.69
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.89 $ 4.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.22 $ 6.00-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.26 $ 3.50-9.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.61 $ 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.00 $ 2.00-2.50
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.25 $ 0.79-1.59
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.14 $ 1.25-4.99
White Rice (1 lb) 2.70 $ 1.00-4.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.00 $ 1.99-12.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 6.66 $ 4.00-10.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 7.00 $ 4.99-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 9.75 $ 7.00-16.00
Apples (1 lb) 4.75 $ 2.00-9.00
Bananas (1 lb) 1.26 $ 0.69-2.00
Oranges (1 lb) 2.97 $ 1.75-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.18 $ 1.48-3.49
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.72 $ 1.06-4.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.62 $ 1.49-2.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 1.99 $ 1.89-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.66 $ 2.00-4.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 12.00-20.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.56 $ 1.73-3.57
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.87 $ 1.24-6.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.12 $ 8.24-13.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.50 $ 1.50-1.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 42.00 $ 42.00-100.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 4.50 $
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.78 $ 0.73-0.86
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 35,337.48 $ 33,000.00-36,225.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,116.65 $ 24,663.45-25,879.35
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 159.44 $ 88.10-320.47
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 54.00 $ 30.00-115.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 57.74 $ 45.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 55.00 $ 30.00-70.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 0.00 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 13.75 $ 11.00-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,240.00 $
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 50.80 $ 40.00-89.95
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 46.33 $ 30.00-50.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 89.80 $ 50.00-120.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 110.00 $ 80.00-120.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 962.50 $ 700.00-1,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 650.00 $ 550.00-950.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,563.33 $ 1,500.00-3,890.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,545.00 $ 1,375.00-2,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 165.34 $ 163.97-166.02
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 165.34 $ 163.97-166.02
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,731.93 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.31 6.00-6.80

Prices in Fargo, North Dakota

This city had 173 entries in the past 12 months by 15 different contributors.
Last update: 30 November 2025
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