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Is Mandan, ND expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,09638% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,415about $6,451/month · 11% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$259,80022% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,840 a year. That is $21 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 6 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mandan
$1,096
Dickinson
$796
Williston
$1,204
Jamestown
$1,140
West Fargo
$1,433
Minot
$1,187
Grand Forks
$1,216

How much do households earn in Mandan?

Under $25k
14.3%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
33.5%
$100k–150k
18.5%
$150k+
6.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mandan

SizeMandanU.S. average
Studio$1,156$1,338
1 bedroom$1,046$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,131$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,399$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Mandan overall?

Everyday prices in North Dakota overall are 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
74
Other services
91
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mandan, so the North Dakota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mandan

🏛️ Property tax$2,874a year · 1.11% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$123a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mandan

Commute to work17.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mandan?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $707 a month less.

Renting
$1,096
Owning
$1,803

Owning assumes a typical $259,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mandan, ND?

Renting in Mandan costs a median of about $1,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.

How much do I need to make to live in Mandan?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mandan cheap or expensive?

Mandan is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $77,415. It ranks 6th cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mandan?

The median homeowner in Mandan pays $2,874 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.

Is Mandan 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 Mandan?

The median home value in Mandan is $259,800, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.

24,522 people live in Mandan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.