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. 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 | 28.4% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,051/mo | 35.6% | stretched |
| Fargo, ND | $1,094/mo | 37% | stretched |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,149/mo | 38.9% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,189/mo | 40.3% | rent-burdened |
| Watford City, ND | $1,236/mo | 41.9% | rent-burdened |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,242/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,244/mo | 42.1% | rent-burdened |
| Minot, ND | $1,269/mo | 43% | rent-burdened |
| Williston, ND | $1,288/mo | 43.6% | rent-burdened |
| Mandan, ND | $1,428/mo | 48.4% | rent-burdened |