Cost of living in Eddy County, ND
Population 2,319 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Eddy County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Eddy County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Eddy County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Eddy County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Eddy County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Eddy County
State and local tax rates for North Dakota.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Eddy County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Eddy County
What it costs to live in Eddy County each month.
- Rent $707
- Energy $199
- Water $50
- Groceries $322
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $524
- State tax $68
- Rent $928
- Energy $239
- Water $60
- Groceries $534
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $576
- State tax $90
- Rent $1,300
- Energy $298
- Water $70
- Groceries $810
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $576
- State tax $90
Frequently asked questions about Eddy County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Eddy County?
In Eddy County, ND, a one-bedroom apartment averages $707 per month, a two-bedroom averages $928 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,300 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Eddy County?
In Eddy County, ND, the average household income is $55,389 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $42,125 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Eddy County?
The estimated cost of living in Eddy County, ND is approximately $2,670 per month for a single person, $3,711 for a couple, $6,214 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Eddy County?
The combined sales tax rate in Eddy County, ND is 6.97%, which includes the North Dakota state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 1.97%.
Is Eddy County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Eddy County, ND would need approximately $2,670 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $55,389 per year ($4,616 per month). Eddy County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Eddy County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Eddy County, ND is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Eddy County?
The average home value in Eddy County, ND is $115,500, with average annual property taxes of $1,027, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Eddy County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP