Rent Affordability for A Software Developer in North Dakota
A typical software developer in North Dakota earns about $133,967 a year, which supports approximately $3,349 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 | $903/mo | 8.1% | very comfortable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,088/mo | 9.7% | very comfortable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,117/mo | 10% | very comfortable |
| Minot, ND | $1,143/mo | 10.2% | very comfortable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,172/mo | 10.5% | very comfortable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 11.3% | very comfortable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,278/mo | 11.4% | very comfortable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,322/mo | 11.8% | very comfortable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,350/mo | 12.1% | very comfortable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,372/mo | 12.3% | very comfortable |
| Mandan, ND | $1,410/mo | 12.6% | very comfortable |