Rent Affordability for A Dental Hygienist in North Dakota
A typical dental hygienist in North Dakota earns about $84,885 a year, which supports approximately $2,122 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. 11 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 0 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $839/mo | 11.9% | very comfortable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,051/mo | 14.9% | very comfortable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,094/mo | 15.5% | very comfortable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,149/mo | 16.2% | very comfortable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,189/mo | 16.8% | very comfortable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,236/mo | 17.5% | very comfortable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,242/mo | 17.6% | very comfortable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,244/mo | 17.6% | very comfortable |
| Minot, ND | $1,269/mo | 17.9% | very comfortable |
| Williston, ND | $1,288/mo | 18.2% | very comfortable |
| Mandan, ND | $1,428/mo | 20.2% | affordable |