Cost of living in North Dakota
compared to
Cost of living in North Dakota vs. United States overall average
North Dakota is 5.4% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.0% more in North Dakota
- Groceries
-
pay 0.5% more in North Dakota
- Transportation
-
pay 14.8% less in North Dakota
- Housing
-
pay 12.9% less in North Dakota
- Childcare
-
pay 26.0% less in North Dakota
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 3.3% more in North Dakota
- Clothing
-
pay 1.1% more in North Dakota
The cost of restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and groceries in North Dakota are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, transportation, and housing are lower in North Dakota.
North Dakota Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $23.75 |
$16.75
-
$31.75
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.93 |
$9.38
-
$14.65
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.61 |
$2.22
-
$3.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $2.26 |
$1.75
-
$2.43
|
North Dakota - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.20 |
$2.31
-
$4.07
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $6.11 |
$4.41
-
$11.02
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.19 |
$3.42
-
$4.85
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.82 |
$2.90
-
$6.91
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.68 |
$5.64
-
$8.33
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.43 |
$1.70
-
$4.33
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.91 |
$0.69
-
$1.42
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.00 |
$1.33
-
$2.50
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.90 |
$1.24
-
$3.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.26 |
$0.95
-
$2.29
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.47 |
$1.15
-
$2.17
|
North Dakota - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.04 |
$2.82
-
$3.29
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $42.00 |
$42.00
-
$100.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $33,161.99 |
$33,000.00
-
$36,225.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
??
-
??
|
North Dakota - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$73.48 |
$56.25
-
$95.88
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,021.46 |
$850.00
-
$1,200.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $800.42 |
$566.67
-
$1,033.33
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$186.50 |
$87.19
-
$264.57
|
North Dakota - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,026.67 |
$880.00
-
$1,200.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
??
-
??
|
North Dakota - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.47 |
$4.00
-
$7.50
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $6.04 |
$4.75
-
$9.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.89 |
$7.12
-
$10.50
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $58.33 |
$30.00
-
$70.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $13.94 |
$11.00
-
$20.00
|
North Dakota - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.27 |
$33.00
-
$64.97
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$54.42 |
$32.50
-
$70.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.10 |
$59.67
-
$115.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $88.33 |
$80.00
-
$120.00
|
North Dakota - Cost of clothing
These numbers reflect the average prices of 7 cities in the state of North Dakota, such as
Dickinson,
Bismarck,
Williston,
Jamestown,
Fargo,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in North Dakota, search for a city above.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to North Dakota.
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