Rent Affordability for An Auto Mechanic in North Dakota
A typical auto mechanic in North Dakota earns about $49,732 a year, which supports approximately $1,243 a month in rent under the 30% rule. Below, every tracked North Dakota city is ranked by how local rent compares against that affordability ceiling.
As of May 2026. 5 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $903/mo | 21.8% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,088/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,117/mo | 27% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,143/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,172/mo | 28.3% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 30.3% | stretched |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,278/mo | 30.8% | stretched |
| Watford City, ND | $1,322/mo | 31.9% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,350/mo | 32.6% | stretched |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,372/mo | 33.1% | stretched |
| Mandan, ND | $1,410/mo | 34% | stretched |