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Cost of living in Richland County, ND

Estimated monthly cost
$2,615/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 16,550 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $707 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $474 18%
Groceries $322 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
State tax $63 2%
Water $50 2%

Rent in Richland County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$703
per month
1 bedroom
$707
per month
2 bedroom
$928
per month
3 bedroom
$1,300
per month
4 bedroom
$1,558
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Richland County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$72,524
per year
Individual earnings
$39,064
per year
Per capita
$40,184
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Richland County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$177,600
Annual property tax
$2,015

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Richland County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$139
per month · 12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$60
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Richland County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.5%

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 Richland County

State and local tax rates for North Dakota.

State income tax
1.9%
Flat rate
State sales tax
5.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Richland County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
21.2 min
Drive alone
77.8%
Public transit
0.4%
Work from home
8.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Richland County

What it costs to live in Richland County each month.

Single person
$2,615
per month
  • Rent $707
  • Energy $199
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $322
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $474
  • State tax $63
Couple
$4,020
per month
  • Rent $928
  • Energy $239
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $534
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $857
  • State tax $118
Family
$6,523
per month
  • Rent $1,300
  • Energy $298
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $810
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $857
  • State tax $118

Frequently asked questions about Richland County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Richland County?

In Richland 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 Richland County?

In Richland County, ND, the average household income is $72,524 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,064 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Richland County?

The estimated cost of living in Richland County, ND is approximately $2,615 per month for a single person, $4,020 for a couple, $6,523 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Richland County?

The combined sales tax rate in Richland County, ND is 6.97%, which includes the North Dakota state rate of 5.00% plus an average local rate of 1.97%.

Is Richland County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Richland County, ND would need approximately $2,615 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $72,524 per year ($6,044 per month). Richland County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Richland County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Richland County, ND is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Richland County?

The average home value in Richland County, ND is $177,600, with average annual property taxes of $2,015, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Richland County compare to other areas?

You can compare Richland County, ND with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Richland County is in the Wahpeton, ND-MN metro area.

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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
Methodology All data sources