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 | $903/mo | 28.2% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,088/mo | 34% | stretched |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,117/mo | 34.9% | stretched |
| Minot, ND | $1,143/mo | 35.7% | stretched |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,172/mo | 36.6% | stretched |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 39.2% | stretched |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,278/mo | 39.9% | stretched |
| Watford City, ND | $1,322/mo | 41.3% | rent-burdened |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,350/mo | 42.2% | rent-burdened |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,372/mo | 42.9% | rent-burdened |
| Mandan, ND | $1,410/mo | 44% | rent-burdened |