Valley City, ND Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Valley City, North Dakota?
$2,610 / month
for a family, 51.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $31,320 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Valley City cost of living score
75.6
Less expensive
24.4% lower
than the US average
14.7% lower
than the North Dakota average
Valley City, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.7% higher than the average for North Dakota.

Valley City, ND

Housing costs in Valley City?
A typical home costs $163,400, which is 51.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.1% less expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Valley City costs $850 per month, which is 40.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Valley City?
To live comfortably in Valley City, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $31,320 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Valley City?
Valley City, ND has an affordable cost of living relative to other cities in the United States. According to Best Places, the cost of living index is 79.7 in Valley City, which is lower than the national average of 100. In terms of housing, median home values in Valley City are just over $100,000 and median rent prices are about $675 per month. Groceries, transportation costs, and healthcare are also relatively low compared to the rest of the country. Overall, for those looking for a more affordable place to live without sacrificing quality of life, Valley City may be an excellent choice.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesValley CityNorth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock88.6100.0
  95.8  Unlock100.0
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  57.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$240,700$338,100
  84.5  Unlock100.0
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  99.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

We lived in Valley City for more than 2 years and found it to be a nice place. The only exception is the presence of a small but vocal anti-government group in the  More

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We have bitter cold winters here! Last winter when it finally got up to -12 degrees everybody was sitting out in the sun in short sleeves on their  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have only lived in Valley City, ND for 5 months so I have only seen the fall, which was very pretty, and the winter, which is very cold. It surprised me how much snow  More

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