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 | $839/mo | 16.5% | very comfortable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,051/mo | 20.7% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,094/mo | 21.5% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,149/mo | 22.6% | affordable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,189/mo | 23.4% | affordable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,236/mo | 24.3% | affordable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,242/mo | 24.5% | affordable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,244/mo | 24.5% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,269/mo | 25% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,288/mo | 25.4% | affordable |
| Mandan, ND | $1,428/mo | 28.1% | affordable |