Cities Similar to Fargo, ND
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Fargo, ND
1. Springfield, MO
170,188 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$226K
Rent estimate
$890/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Sioux Falls, SD
206,410 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$280K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Duluth, MN
87,680 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$269K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Kenosha, WI
98,211 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$276K
Rent estimate
$1,085/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Lawrence, KS
96,207 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$307K
Rent estimate
$1,010/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Independence, MO
120,922 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$217K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Cedar Rapids, IA
135,958 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$197K
Rent estimate
$825/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Lafayette, IN
71,216 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$252K
Rent estimate
$950/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Columbia, MO
129,330 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$328K
Rent estimate
$1,040/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Bloomington, IL
78,587 people · Midwest
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$239K
Rent estimate
$1,035/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Fargo
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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