Fargo, North Dakota
In Fargo, North Dakota, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.44 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.63 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,115, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Fargo's cost-of-living index of 80 puts it below the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.44
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,115
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$11.50
Combo meal
Electricity
10.92¢
per kWh · ~$98/mo
Car Insurance
$132/mo
$1,580/yr
Median Household Income
$75,023
25.6% goes to essentials
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$4.58 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$6.97 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$6.35 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$1.77 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$4.75 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$10.53 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$4.99 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$4.26 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$4.99 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.61 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.03 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$7.31 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$4.56 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$5.64 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$8.38 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.71 | $4.58 | +23.5% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.98 | $6.97 | +16.6% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.34 | $6.35 | +18.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.35 | $1.77 | +31.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.86 | $4.75 | +23.1% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.74 | $10.53 | +36.0% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $3.46 | $4.99 | +44.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.68 | $4.26 | +15.8% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.22 | $4.99 | +18.2% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.02 | $2.61 | +29.2% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.61 | $2.03 | +26.1% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.96 | $7.31 | +47.4% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.83 | $4.56 | +19.1% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.64 | +31.8% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $5.93 | $8.38 | +41.3% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$11.50
Casual Dining
$18.40
Monthly Spend
$321.97
+5.41% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $6.51
$10.50
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $7.35
$11.34
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $7.88
$11.76
+49.2%Starbucks
2022: $3.49
$4.85
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Average 1BR: $914/mo · 2BR: $1,316/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
128k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,285
$67k/yr
Top Sector
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
Household vs Worker Pay
$75k
household median
Employment by Sector — Fargo
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$60k/yr
~$70k/yr
~$82k/yr
~$26k/yr
~$72k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 38017
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$1,699/wk · $88k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$504/wk · $26k/yr
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