salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,840 a year. That is $15 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 2 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dickinson?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dickinson
| Size | Dickinson | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $643 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $906 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,059 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,725 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,689 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dickinson 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 Dickinson, so the North Dakota figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dickinson
Life in Dickinson
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dickinson?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,034 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $263,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dickinson, ND?
Renting in Dickinson costs a median of about $796 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.
How much do I need to make to live in Dickinson?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,840 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dickinson cheap or expensive?
Dickinson is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.7% of the typical household income of $89,188. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dickinson?
The median homeowner in Dickinson pays $2,508 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Dickinson 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 Dickinson?
The median home value in Dickinson is $263,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
25,357 people live in Dickinson. Numbers are typical (middle) values.