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Dickinson, North Dakota is a great place to live! Home to plenty of local businesses and attractions, Dickinson has something for everyone. The cost of living is very affordable compared to other parts of the country, with a two bedroom rent averaging only $1,010 compared to the US average of $1,430. The Grocery Cost Index in Dickinson is also lower than the US average at 101 versus 100. Some of the major employers in Dickinson include Badlands Human Service Center, CHI St Alexius Health Hospital and Trinity Health Medical Center. There are also plenty of outdoor activities in Dickinson such as hiking and camping at Theodore Roosevelt National Park or fishing on one of the many nearby lakes. Dickinson truly has something for everyone!

Dickinson has an unemployment rate of 6.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Dickinson has seen the job market decrease by -1.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 3.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Dickinson
- The Sales Tax Rate for Dickinson is 6.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Dickinson is 2.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Dickinson
- The average income of a Dickinson resident is $32,485 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Dickinson resident is $64,806 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyDickinson, North DakotaUnited States
  6.36
  -7.6%-6.2%
  3.5%33.5%
  6.5%6.2%
  2.0%4.6%
  $36,208$37,638
  $64,806$69,021
  $98,798$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  4.7%1.2%
  10.8%0.5%
  9.0%6.8%
  8.1%10.0%
  3.5%2.5%
  13.7%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  2.6%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  4.3%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  2.7%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  5.6%9.3%
  11.1%14.0%
  1.5%2.1%
  4.5%7.0%
  3.9%4.8%
  4.0%4.7%
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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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