Watford City, ND Cost of Living


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / McKenzie County / Watford City / Zip Codes

Watford City cost of living score
92
Less expensive
8.0% lower
than the US average
3.8% higher
than the North Dakota average
Watford City, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.0% lower than the U.S. average and 3.8% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Watford City, ND

Housing costs in Watford City?
A typical home costs $319,200, which is 5.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 32.6% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Watford City costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.8% more than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Watford City?
To live comfortably in Watford City, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $61,200 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Watford City?
The cost of living in Watford City, ND is relatively low compared to many other areas. In fact, it's one of the lowest in the nation. The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is around $800 per month and groceries can run anywhere from $50 to $100 each week. Utilities such as electricity and water are also quite affordable at just over $100 per month for a typical household. Additionally, there are no major sales taxes on goods and services in Watford City making it an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWatford CityNorth DakotaUnited States
  92.088.6100.0
  101.395.1100
  108.9103.4100.0
  91.882.3100.0
  $319,200$240,700$338,100
  86.9%89.4%100.0%
  72.074.4100.0
  97.792.5100.0

   100=National Average

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