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Is Williston, ND expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,20431% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$85,612about $7,134/month · 2% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$286,20014% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 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 $48,160 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other North Dakota cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Dakota. It is number 10 of 13 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

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

How much do households earn in Williston?

Under $25k
12.5%
$25k–50k
26.2%
$50k–100k
28.3%
$100k–150k
19.0%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Williston

SizeWillistonU.S. average
Studio$1,007$1,338
1 bedroom$1,049$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,215$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,472$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,280$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Williston

🏛️ Property tax$1,974a year · 0.69% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$132a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Williston

Commute to work17.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Williston?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $782 a month less.

Renting
$1,204
Owning
$1,986

Owning assumes a typical $286,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,620 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Williston, ND?

Renting in Williston costs a median of about $1,204 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Dakota median is $1,115.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,160 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Williston cheap or expensive?

Williston is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.9% of the typical household income of $85,612. It ranks 10th cheapest of 13 North Dakota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Williston?

The median homeowner in Williston pays $1,974 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.

Is Williston 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 Williston?

The median home value in Williston is $286,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

28,056 people live in Williston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.