| Measure | FargoNorth Dakota, United States Remove Fargo | Portage la PrairieManitoba, Canada Remove Portage la Prairie |
|---|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | ||
| Overall score | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| Connector Score | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Safety | 7.0 | 3.8 |
| Affordability | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| Transportation | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Car-free friendliness | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Things to do | 5.9 | 3.8 |
| Food & dining | 6.1 | 3.1 |
| Places to stay | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Scenic value | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 5.3 | 3.9 |
| Nightlife | 5.1 | 2.1 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.9 | 5.1 |
| Road-trip convenience | 5.4 | 6.8 |
| Train-trip convenience | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 | 6.0 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | ||
| Budget | $107 | $87 |
| Mid-range | $163 | $118 |
| Luxury | $271 | $110 |
| Living there | ||
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | — | 90 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $1,050 | CA$1,000 |
| Median home price | $301,000 | CA$285,000 |
| Population | 136K | 13K |
| Getting there | ||
| Accessible by | Drive Train Airport | Drive Train Bus Airport Camping |
| Car recommended | — | — |
| Travel time from Fargo | — | 5 h 19 min details |
| Character | ||
| Best for | — | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Wineries & breweries, Live music | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites |
| When to go | Peak: NDSU football and graduation weekends… | Peak: June to August |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.