Most Affordable Cities in North Dakota

Cost of living rankings for 13 cities in North Dakota with uncapped home, rent, and income estimates. On average, North Dakota is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 85.

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Cheapest City
Valley City
Index: 74
Most Expensive
Watford City
Index: 106
State Average
85
National: 100
Cities Ranked
13
with precise housing and income data

All 13 Cities in North Dakota — By Affordability

#CityIndexHome ValueRentIncome
1Valley City74$152,800$782$56,471
2Wahpeton75$164,600$753$57,417
3Devils Lake75$171,000$678$42,755
4Jamestown78$192,500$741$54,809
5Grand Forks84$243,300$958$63,838
6Minot84$254,400$928$77,431
7Mandan85$246,300$1,044$75,966
8Fargo86$269,800$916$66,029
9Dickinson87$252,400$963$76,964
10Bismarck90$291,400$992$77,608
11Williston90$262,700$1,106$84,309
12West Fargo92$302,200$1,075$96,877
13Watford City106$385,100$1,210$88,351

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