Rent Affordability for A Welder in North Dakota
A typical welder in North Dakota earns about $49,868 a year, which supports approximately $1,247 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. 8 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 3 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $839/mo | 20.2% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,051/mo | 25.3% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,094/mo | 26.3% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,149/mo | 27.6% | affordable |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,189/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Watford City, ND | $1,236/mo | 29.7% | affordable |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,242/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,244/mo | 29.9% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,269/mo | 30.5% | stretched |
| Williston, ND | $1,288/mo | 31% | stretched |
| Mandan, ND | $1,428/mo | 34.4% | stretched |