Rent Affordability for A Nursing Assistant in North Dakota
A typical nursing assistant in North Dakota earns about $38,422 a year, which supports approximately $961 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. 1 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 10 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $876/mo | 27.4% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,077/mo | 33.6% | stretched |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,185/mo | 37% | stretched |
| Minot, ND | $1,189/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,212/mo | 37.9% | stretched |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 39.2% | stretched |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,275/mo | 39.8% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,286/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |
| Watford City, ND | $1,321/mo | 41.3% | rent-burdened |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,353/mo | 42.3% | rent-burdened |
| Mandan, ND | $1,381/mo | 43.1% | rent-burdened |