Rent Affordability for A Firefighter in North Dakota
A typical firefighter in North Dakota earns about $60,926 a year, which supports approximately $1,523 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 | $876/mo | 17.3% | very comfortable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,077/mo | 21.2% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,185/mo | 23.3% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,189/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,212/mo | 23.9% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 24.7% | affordable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,275/mo | 25.1% | affordable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,286/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,321/mo | 26% | affordable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,353/mo | 26.6% | affordable |
| Mandan, ND | $1,381/mo | 27.2% | affordable |