Rent Affordability for A Waiter or Waitress in North Dakota
A typical waiter or waitress in North Dakota earns about $35,434 a year, which supports approximately $886 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. 0 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 11 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $903/mo | 30.6% | stretched |
| Fargo, ND | $1,088/mo | 36.8% | stretched |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,117/mo | 37.8% | stretched |
| Minot, ND | $1,143/mo | 38.7% | stretched |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,172/mo | 39.7% | stretched |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 42.5% | rent-burdened |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,278/mo | 43.3% | rent-burdened |
| Watford City, ND | $1,322/mo | 44.8% | rent-burdened |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,350/mo | 45.7% | rent-burdened |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,372/mo | 46.5% | rent-burdened |
| Mandan, ND | $1,410/mo | 47.8% | rent-burdened |