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. 5 of 11 cities tracked stay within the 30% rule; 6 are rent-burdened on this salary.
| City↕ | Median rent↕ | % of income↑ | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wahpeton, ND | $876/mo | 21.1% | affordable |
| Fargo, ND | $1,077/mo | 25.9% | affordable |
| Grand Forks, ND | $1,185/mo | 28.5% | affordable |
| Minot, ND | $1,189/mo | 28.6% | affordable |
| Jamestown, ND | $1,212/mo | 29.2% | affordable |
| Williston, ND | $1,256/mo | 30.2% | stretched |
| Dickinson, ND | $1,275/mo | 30.7% | stretched |
| West Fargo, ND | $1,286/mo | 30.9% | stretched |
| Watford City, ND | $1,321/mo | 31.8% | stretched |
| Bismarck, ND | $1,353/mo | 32.6% | stretched |
| Mandan, ND | $1,381/mo | 33.2% | stretched |