Most Affordable Cities in North Dakota

Cost of living rankings for 13 cities in North Dakota. On average, North Dakota is affordable with a statewide average Cost Index of 85.

Data Updated: March 2026

Cheapest City

Valley City

Index: 74

Most Expensive

Watford City

Index: 106

State Average

National: 100

Cities Ranked

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All 13 Cities in North Dakota — By Affordability

#	City	Index	Home Value	Rent	Income
1	Valley City	74	$152,800	$782	$56,471
2	Wahpeton	75	$164,600	$753	$57,417
3	Devils Lake	75	$171,000	$678	$42,755
4	Jamestown	78	$192,500	$741	$54,809
5	Grand Forks	84	$243,300	$958	$63,838
6	Minot	84	$254,400	$928	$77,431
7	Mandan	85	$246,300	$1,044	$75,966
8	Fargo	86	$269,800	$916	$66,029
9	Dickinson	87	$252,400	$963	$76,964
10	Bismarck	90	$291,400	$992	$77,608
11	Williston	90	$262,700	$1,106	$84,309
12	West Fargo	92	$302,200	$1,075	$96,877
13	Watford City	106	$385,100	$1,210	$88,351