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Cost of Living in North Dakota

2026 Census HTOPS data on expenses, housing, employment, and more in North Dakota (ND).

87.71%
Expense Difficulty
5.32%
Behind on Rent
4.13%
Uninsured
55.32%
Employed
30.43%
AI Usage
$785
Median Rent
37.8%
Cost-Burdened Renters
2.5%
Unemployment Rate

North Dakota vs. National Average

Expense Difficulty7.3 pts worse
ND: 87.71%
US: 80.39%
Rent Behind3.3 pts better
ND: 5.32%
US: 8.6%
Uninsured3.5 pts better
ND: 4.13%
US: 7.67%
Employed1.5 pts worse
ND: 55.32%
US: 56.85%
AI Usage6.0 pts better
ND: 30.43%
US: 24.45%

Cost of Living Overview

About This Data

Census HTOPS data is reported at the Census Division level. Metrics for North Dakota reflect the West North Central division. Supplemental rent and unemployment data come from the American Community Survey (via FRED) and Bureau of Labor Statistics respectively.