Williston, ND Cost of Living


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Williston cost of living score
93.3
Less expensive
6.7% lower
than the US average
5.3% higher
than the North Dakota average
Williston, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 93.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.7% lower than the U.S. average and 5.3% lower than the average for North Dakota.

Williston, ND

Housing costs in Williston?
A typical home costs $296,000, which is 12.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 23.0% more expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Williston costs $690 per month, which is 51.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 33.3% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Williston?
To live comfortably in Williston, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Williston?
Williston, ND is known for its booming job market and growth in population, but the cost of living also reflects this increase. The cost of living in Williston is higher than the national average; while groceries and health care costs are competitive with other communities, housing prices have seen a sharp rise due to increased demand. The median home price in Williston is around $245,000, which has increased significantly from previous years. In addition to high housing costs, the price of gas, electricity and utilities are also considerably more expensive in Williston compared to other communities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWillistonNorth DakotaUnited States
  93.388.6100.0
  100.895.1100
  108.2103.4100.0
  94.382.3100.0
  $296,000$240,700$338,100
  89.9%89.4%100.0%
  69.674.4100.0
  108.592.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 6 years ago

Nothing to do. Every establishment is operated below its own company policies/standards. Overly-populated with ignorant and closeted men with a thirst for incessant  More

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Over 9 years ago

Okay, I understand what your getting at, but I PROMISE YOU THERES NOTHING WORSE IN THIS NATION to live in as Williston, ND. Sure the $$$ is pretty good, actually its  More

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