Best places to live in North Dakota
Cities and suburbs in North Dakota with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo, ND | 55/100 | $946/mo | $282k | 8.1/10 |
| 2 | Grand Forks, ND | 50/100 | $980/mo | $250k | 7.1/10 |
| 3 | Bismarck, ND | 45/100 | $999/mo | $300k | 7/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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