North Dakota Cost of Living
Housing costs and affordability data for 53 counties.
Average Monthly Rent
$770/mo
Average Home Value
$168,606
Average Owner Cost
$766/mo
▼34% below national average rent
At a Glance
Average Monthly Rent
$770/mo
34% below national median
Average Home Value
$168,606
40% below national median
Avg. Monthly Owner Cost
$766/mo
54% below national median
Affordability Rating
Affordable
Avg. rent under 30% of income
Most Expensive Counties
All North Dakota Counties
| County | Median Rent | Home Value | Owner Cost | Rent/Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKenzie County | Moderate$1,153/mo | $357,300 | $1,151/mo | 19.0% |
| Williams County | Moderate$1,108/mo | $267,800 | $991/mo | 23.0% |
| Divide County | Moderate$1,064/mo | $173,100 | $604/mo | 13.0% |
| Mercer County | Moderate$1,043/mo | $196,200 | $794/mo | 29.0% |
| Morton County | Moderate$1,036/mo | $249,600 | $1,193/mo | 25.0% |
| Ward County | Moderate$1,000/mo | $259,100 | $1,228/mo | 23.0% |
| Burleigh County | Affordable$996/mo | $314,700 | $1,174/mo | 24.0% |
| Grand Forks County | Affordable$971/mo | $244,200 | $1,229/mo | 27.0% |
| Stark County | Affordable$966/mo | $260,400 | $1,211/mo | 26.0% |
| Dunn County | Affordable$941/mo | $244,000 | $789/mo | 17.0% |
| Cass County | Affordable$930/mo | $284,700 | $1,440/mo | 25.0% |
| Bowman County | Affordable$869/mo | $176,400 | $730/mo | 19.0% |
| Mountrail County | Affordable$864/mo | $222,200 | $627/mo | 18.0% |
| Cavalier County | Affordable$859/mo | $122,300 | $774/mo | 28.0% |
| Golden Valley County | Affordable$856/mo | $119,200 | $525/mo | 20.0% |
| Kidder County | Affordable$847/mo | $138,500 | $525/mo | 24.0% |
| Logan County | Affordable$847/mo | $101,800 | $633/mo | 29.0% |
| Renville County | Affordable$846/mo | $163,400 | $819/mo | 24.0% |
| Sargent County | Affordable$835/mo | $149,600 | $805/mo | 21.0% |
| Hettinger County | Affordable$830/mo | $110,900 | $618/mo | 21.0% |
| Pierce County | Affordable$807/mo | $143,400 | $701/mo | 26.0% |
| Barnes County | Affordable$779/mo | $168,100 | $844/mo | 24.0% |
| McLean County | Affordable$768/mo | $233,100 | $831/mo | 21.0% |
| Walsh County | Affordable$766/mo | $125,700 | $692/mo | 22.0% |
| Bottineau County | Affordable$763/mo | $190,900 | $739/mo | 20.0% |
| Traill County | Affordable$758/mo | $193,200 | $986/mo | 21.0% |
| Foster County | Affordable$756/mo | $162,800 | $788/mo | 31.0% |
| Richland County | Affordable$751/mo | $177,600 | $807/mo | 23.0% |
| Dickey County | Affordable$749/mo | $167,100 | $833/mo | 25.0% |
| Stutsman County | Affordable$742/mo | $200,300 | $843/mo | 26.0% |
| McHenry County | Affordable$737/mo | $143,200 | $712/mo | 17.0% |
| Burke County | Affordable$725/mo | $141,900 | $663/mo | 15.0% |
| Oliver County | Affordable$725/mo | $217,000 | $782/mo | 21.0% |
| Slope County | Affordable$719/mo | $121,300 | $509/mo | 26.0% |
| Towner County | Affordable$719/mo | $122,800 | $643/mo | 22.0% |
| Ransom County | Affordable$710/mo | $174,800 | $872/mo | 22.0% |
| Pembina County | Affordable$692/mo | $116,600 | $593/mo | 22.0% |
| Ramsey County | Affordable$687/mo | $197,400 | $809/mo | 24.0% |
| Grant County | Affordable$650/mo | $85,800 | $590/mo | 32.0% |
| Billings County | Affordable$630/mo | $322,500 | $838/mo | 12.0% |
| Steele County | Affordable$630/mo | $120,400 | $661/mo | 17.0% |
| Wells County | Affordable$630/mo | $106,400 | $644/mo | 27.0% |
| Benson County | Affordable$616/mo | $83,100 | $572/mo | 16.0% |
| Eddy County | Affordable$615/mo | $115,500 | $613/mo | 17.0% |
| LaMoure County | Affordable$607/mo | $118,000 | $692/mo | 22.0% |
| Griggs County | Affordable$606/mo | $128,200 | $660/mo | 17.0% |
| McIntosh County | Affordable$600/mo | $80,300 | $489/mo | 25.0% |
| Nelson County | Affordable$593/mo | $114,500 | $655/mo | 17.0% |
| Emmons County | Affordable$551/mo | $112,400 | $576/mo | 30.0% |
| Adams County | Affordable$545/mo | $108,300 | $585/mo | 22.0% |
| Rolette County | Affordable$479/mo | $93,000 | $553/mo | 17.0% |
| Sioux County | Affordable$466/mo | $87,400 | $438/mo | 21.0% |
| Sheridan County | Affordable$373/mo | $107,700 | $543/mo | 17.0% |
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