Dickinson, ND Cost of Living


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Dickinson cost of living score
92.2
Less expensive
7.8% lower
than the US average
4.1% higher
than the North Dakota average
Dickinson, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.8% lower than the U.S. average and 4.1% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Dickinson, ND

Housing costs in Dickinson?
A typical home costs $254,900, which is 24.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 5.9% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Dickinson costs $1,010 per month, which is 29.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Dickinson?
To live comfortably in Dickinson, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $48,960 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Dickinson?
The cost of living in Dickinson, ND is relatively low compared to other cities across the United States. According to recent data from BestPlaces, Dickinson has a cost of living index score of 79.4 which is lower than the national average of 100. In comparison, housing costs are particularly low with an average price for a two-bedroom apartment estimated at around $735 per month. Additionally, groceries and transportation costs are also generally lower than most cities across the US. With its low cost of living and wide range of amenities, Dickinson is a great place for anyone looking for a more affordable place to live or visit.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesDickinsonNorth DakotaUnited States
  92.288.6100.0
  100.995.1100
  106.4103.4100.0
  92.182.3100.0
  $254,900$240,700$338,100
  86.3%89.4%100.0%
  67.574.4100.0
  106.992.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

I lived in ND all of my life until my son got married to a gal from MN. I moved to the city in which she lived. Sometimes I regret leaving my family behind to go to  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Dickinson for over 10 years. It is a very conservative town, but the university helps bring in some diversity. I enjoy the open country and the  More

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This is an EXTREMELY religious town (catholic mainly). If you are not interested in religion you will not be welcome in this  More

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