Rent Affordability for A Bus Driver in North Dakota
A typical bus driver in North Dakota earns about $50,265 a year, which supports approximately $1,257 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. 6 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 5 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $903/mo | 21.6% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,088/mo | 26% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,117/mo | 26.7% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,143/mo | 27.3% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,172/mo | 28% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 30% | affordable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,278/mo | 30.5% | stretched |
| Watford City, ND | $1,322/mo | 31.6% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,350/mo | 32.2% | stretched |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,372/mo | 32.8% | stretched |
| Mandan, ND | $1,410/mo | 33.7% | stretched |