Fargo, ND vs West Fargo, ND

Fargo is moderately more affordable than West Fargo, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Fargo scores 81 compared to 89 for West Fargo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Fargo can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fargo is $916/month compared to $1,075/month in West Fargo — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fargo is more affordable at $269,800 median vs $302,200.

Median household income in Fargo is $66,029 compared to $96,877 in West Fargo (-31.8%). While West Fargo is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fargo spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, more than the 13.3% in West Fargo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 42.2°F). West Fargo receives more rainfall at 24" per year compared to 24" in Fargo.