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How We Ranked the Most Expensive Places

Each city is scored across five weighted categories using daily MLS data and verified government stats. Every metric is benchmarked against both its state average and the national average — dual benchmarking — so a market isn’t judged expensive just for sitting in a high-cost state.

Scoring weights

  • Housing Costs40%

    Sale price, price per sq ft & high-value concentration vs. state and national benchmarks.

  • Rent Burden20%

    Median rent, rent-to-income ratio & rental demand vs. state and national medians.

  • Income vs. Cost Imbalance15%

    The gap between median household income and the cost of living for the area.

  • Market Demand Intensity15%

    Turnover, scarcity, days on market & buyer competition from Houzeo’s live MLS feed.

  • Cost of Living10%

    Utilities, transportation & everyday goods vs. state and national averages — the tiebreaker.

Our data sources

MLS metrics update daily; government data is added on each agency’s release schedule.

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Cost of Living in North Dakota's Most Expensive Cities

High home prices are only part of the equation in North Dakota's priciest markets. Groceries, utilities, and insurance all factor into the overall cost of living. Here is what to expect across five of North Dakota's most expensive cities.

CityMedian Home PriceMedian RentCost of LivingRank
Horace $408,820$2,200arrow % above national avg1/10
West Fargo $332,000$1,400arrow % above national avg2/10
Reiles Acres $579,459$1,128arrow % above national avg3/10
Kindred $414,877$2,408arrow % above national avg4/10
Williston $368,500$1,210arrow % above national avg5/10

Safest Places to Live in North Dakota

For many people moving to North Dakota, feeling safe at home is a top priority. Fortunately, the state is home to several communities known for their low crime rates and friendly atmosphere. These cities offer the stability and peace of mind that families, retirees, and professionals often look for. Browse our safest places to live in North Dakota rankings to see which communities made the list.

Rank#1

Colfax

95/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#2

Fairmount

95/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#3

Lisbon

94/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#4

Hankinson

94/100

Score

Safest Safest

Rank#5

Wahpeton

80/100

Score

Safest Safest

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