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 | $839/mo | 26.2% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,051/mo | 32.8% | stretched |
| Fargo, ND | $1,094/mo | 34.2% | stretched |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,149/mo | 35.9% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,189/mo | 37.1% | stretched |
| Watford City, ND | $1,236/mo | 38.6% | stretched |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,242/mo | 38.8% | stretched |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,244/mo | 38.9% | stretched |
| Minot, ND | $1,269/mo | 39.6% | stretched |
| Williston, ND | $1,288/mo | 40.2% | rent-burdened |
| Mandan, ND | $1,428/mo | 44.6% | rent-burdened |