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Is Wahpeton, ND expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 13 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$76157% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,676about $5,640/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$171,30049% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 17.6 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,440 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 1 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wahpeton
$761
Devils Lake
$1,009
Valley City
$896
Watford City
$1,565
Jamestown
$1,140
Mandan
$1,096
Dickinson
$796

How much do households earn in Wahpeton?

Under $25k
19.1%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
34.5%
$100k–150k
10.4%
$150k+
7.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wahpeton

SizeWahpetonU.S. average
Studio$549$1,338
1 bedroom$620$1,324
2 bedrooms$863$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,193$1,698

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

How expensive is Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton, so the North Dakota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Wahpeton

🏛️ Property tax$2,270a year · 1.33% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$107a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wahpeton

Commute to work17.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home45.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line15.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wahpeton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $428 a month less.

Renting
$761
Owning
$1,189

Owning assumes a typical $171,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,130 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wahpeton, ND?

Renting in Wahpeton costs a median of about $761 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,440 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wahpeton cheap or expensive?

Wahpeton is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $67,676. It ranks 1st cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wahpeton?

The median homeowner in Wahpeton pays $2,270 a year in property taxes, about 1.33% of the median home value.

Is Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton?

The median home value in Wahpeton is $171,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

8,010 people live in Wahpeton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.