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North Dakota cost of living & income (2026)

Quick answer: North Dakota has a cost-of-living index of 90.7 (100 = national baseline), an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $45,350, median household income of $77,871, combined average sales tax about 6.96%, and regular gas about $3.772/gal in the June 2026 AAA snapshot used on the hub.

COL index90.7100 = US baseline
Est. annual COL$45,350
Median HH income$77,871
Sales tax (comb.)6.96%
Gas (87 octane)$3.772/galJune 2026 AAA
Largest cityFargo (133,188)

Taxes & economy

Income tax: Flat 2.9%

Sales tax: 5% state (combined avg. ~6.96%)

Major industries: Energy (oil/gas/coal/renewables), agriculture (wheat, soybeans), manufacturing

Climate snapshot

Summer high ~82°F (July) · Winter low ~-2°F (January)

Culture (context)

North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

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FAQ

What is North Dakota's cost of living index?

North Dakota's cost-of-living index is 90.7 (national baseline 100) in this 2026 classroom snapshot.

What is the estimated annual cost of living in North Dakota?

The explorer lists an illustrative estimated annual cost of living of about $45,350 for North Dakota.

What is median household income in North Dakota?

Median household income in North Dakota is $77,871 in this dataset.

What is the combined average sales tax rate in North Dakota?

The combined average sales tax rate shown for North Dakota is 6.96%. State and local rules vary; see the Tax Foundation citation on the hub.

Does North Dakota have a state income tax?

State income tax in North Dakota: Flat 2.9%.

What was regular gas in North Dakota in this snapshot?

87-octane gas is listed at $3.772 per gallon (AAA, June 2026) in the explorer data.

Sources on the hub: Tax Foundation (sales tax), BEA / ACS (income & COL), AAA gas (June 20, 2026). Educational snapshot — not relocation or tax advice.