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Most affordable towns to live in in North Dakota

Ranked by our Cost of living score out of 100, which is based on everyday prices compared with the rest of the US, and typical rent. Of the 56 towns in North Dakota with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.

Fort Totten ranks first with a score of 100. Shell Valley and Hettinger follow, with 99 and 96. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.

RankTownScore Everyday pricesTypical rent Population
1 Fort Totten 100 77.2$337 1,038
2 Shell Valley 99 77.2$428 1,243
3 Hettinger 96 82.6$568 1,250
4 New Rockford 95 83.4$587 1,260
5 Garrison 93 84.5$616 1,397
6 Rolla 93 84.7$620 1,039
7 Hillsboro 92 85.5$639 1,704
8 Lisbon 91 85.9$649 2,259
9 Harvey 91 85.9$649 1,679
10 Northwood 88 87.2$681 1,046
11 Devils Lake 84 88.4$711 7,308
12 Bowman 84 88.5$713 1,499
13 Surrey 81 89.0— 1,721
14 Larimore 81 89.0— 1,240
15 Reile's Acres 81 89.0— 1,032
16 Grafton 81 89.3$733 4,102
17 Wahpeton 79 90.0$751 8,010
18 Ellendale 77 90.3$757 1,033
19 Cando 76 90.5$764 1,164
20 Kenmare 76 90.7$768 1,002
21 Velva 76 90.7$769 1,083
22 Jamestown 74 90.9$773 15,787
23 Thompson 74 91.0$775 1,138
24 Carrington 74 91.1$778 2,168
25 Valley City 73 91.2$780 6,541

Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.

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