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Cost of living in North Dakota

Rent, taxes, earnings and more across all 53 North Dakota counties.

Avg. 1-bed rent
$798/mo
Avg. household income
$72,537/yr
Avg. home value
$168,606
Avg. monthly cost
$2,789/mo
Cheapest county
Richland County
$2,615/mo for a single person
Most expensive county
McKenzie County
$3,379/mo for a single person

Last updated May 21, 2026

Taxes in North Dakota

State income, sales and local tax rates.

State income tax
1.95%
Flat rate

North Dakota has a flat state income tax rate of 1.95%.

State sales tax
5.00%
Combined sales tax
6.97%
incl. average local of 1.97%

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Rent in North Dakota

The average one-bedroom rent across North Dakota is $798/mo. Rent varies from $707/mo in Barnes County to $1,159/mo in Divide County.

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Cheapest places to live in North Dakota

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Rankings include rent, utilities, groceries, transport, healthcare and taxes. See our methodology.

Most expensive places to live in North Dakota

Top 10 counties by estimated single-person monthly cost.

Highest earning counties in North Dakota

Top 10 by average household income.

All 53 counties in North Dakota

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Frequently asked questions about North Dakota

Common questions about cost of living, taxes and rent.

What is the cost of living in North Dakota?

The average cost of living in North Dakota is approximately $2,789 per month for a single person. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare and taxes. Costs range from $2,615/mo in Richland County to $3,379/mo in McKenzie County.

What is the average rent in North Dakota?

The average one-bedroom rent in North Dakota is $798 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across all 53 counties.

What is the average salary in North Dakota?

The average household income in North Dakota is $72,537 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Does North Dakota have state income tax?

Yes, North Dakota has a flat state income tax of 1.95%.

What is the sales tax in North Dakota?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Dakota averages 6.97%. The state rate is 5.00% with an average local addition of 1.97%.

What are the cheapest places to live in North Dakota?

The cheapest counties to live in North Dakota based on overall monthly costs are: 1. Grant County ($2,562/mo), 2. Slope County ($2,593/mo), 3. Logan County ($2,598/mo), 4. Billings County ($2,601/mo), 5. Sioux County ($2,604/mo).

What are the most expensive places to live in North Dakota?

The most expensive counties to live in North Dakota based on overall monthly costs are: 1. McKenzie County ($3,379/mo), 2. Williams County ($3,185/mo), 3. Divide County ($3,134/mo), 4. Burleigh County ($3,023/mo), 5. Oliver County ($3,022/mo).

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources.

  • U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-Year Estimates)
  • HUD Fair Market Rents FY2025
  • Energy Information Administration (EIA)
  • Tax Foundation state and local rates
Methodology All data sources