Cost of living in the Fargo Metro Area
2 counties across ND and MN. Population: 254,914.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Fargo Metro Area
Average rent across the Fargo metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Fargo Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 2 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Fargo Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Fargo Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 2 counties in the Fargo Metro Area
The Fargo metro area includes 2 counties across ND and MN. Sorted by population.
- Cass County ND$2,828/moPop189,286 Rent$836/mo Income$75,023/yrCass County ND 189,286 $836/mo $75,023/yr $2,828/mo
- Clay County MN$2,982/moPop65,628 Rent$836/mo Income$77,664/yrClay County MN 65,628 $836/mo $77,664/yr $2,982/mo
Compare counties in the Fargo Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Fargo Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Fargo Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Fargo metro area is approximately $2,868 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 2 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Fargo Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Fargo metro area is $836 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Fargo Metro Area?
Cass County, ND is the most affordable county in the Fargo metro area at approximately $2,828 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Fargo Metro Area?
Clay County, MN is the most expensive county in the Fargo metro area at approximately $2,982 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Fargo Metro Area?
The Fargo metro area covers 2 counties across ND and MN. The five largest by population are Cass County, Clay County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.