salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 12.1 minutes. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,360 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Dakota cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of North Dakota. It is number 4 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Devils Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Devils Lake
| Size | Devils Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $759 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $680 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $793 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,116 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Devils Lake overall?
Everyday prices in North Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Devils Lake, so the North Dakota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Devils Lake
Life in Devils Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Devils Lake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $135 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $164,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Devils Lake, ND?
Renting in Devils Lake costs a median of about $1,009 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.
How much do I need to make to live in Devils Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,360 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Devils Lake cheap or expensive?
Devils Lake is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $46,613. It ranks 4th cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Devils Lake?
The median homeowner in Devils Lake pays $1,851 a year in property taxes, about 1.12% of the median home value.
Is Devils Lake more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Dakota are 11% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Devils Lake?
The median home value in Devils Lake is $164,900, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
7,308 people live in Devils Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.