Cost of Living in Minot AFB, ND

Population 4,904 · North Dakota · Data vintage 2023

108

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Minot AFB sits on the smaller end of the North Dakota city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 235 miles west of Fargo, Minot AFB is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Fargo's typical home runs $270,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 108

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Minot AFB

Median rent runs $1,413/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,571/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. North Dakota's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. The climate averages highs of 54.7°F and lows of 32.1°F, with about 45.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Minot AFB has a cost of living index of 108 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% more expensive.

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Minot AFB is a military installation

This location is a military installation. Civilian housing is primarily found in surrounding communities — here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Minot, ND

Median home: $254,400

Rent: $928/mo

Income: $77,431

Williston, ND

Median home: $262,700

Rent: $1,106/mo

Income: $84,309

Mandan, ND

Median home: $246,300

Rent: $1,044/mo

Income: $75,966

Bismarck, ND

Median home: $291,400

Rent: $992/mo

Income: $77,608

Dickinson, ND

Median home: $252,400

Rent: $963/mo

Income: $76,964

🏠 Housing

Median Rent

$1,413/mo

8% above avg

Property Tax Rate

1.1%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$754

1 BR

$761

2 BR

$928

3 BR

$1,300

4 BR

$1,558

Owner-occupied 0.4%

Renter-occupied 99.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,413

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,027/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

12.6 min

53% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

2.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

82.0%

Carpooled

11.6%

Walked

1.9%

Bicycle

0.1%

Work from home

2.2%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 2.5%

Total Sales Tax 6.9%

State rate 5.0%

Avg local rate 1.9%

Property Tax 1.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$65,571

12% below avg

Per Capita Income

$22,116

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

14% above avg

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Labor Force Participation

79.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.5%

Graduate degree 14.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 22.2

Male median age 22.8

Female median age 20.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

54.7°F

Avg Low

32.1°F

Annual Precip

16.7"

Annual Snowfall

45.1"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	23	27	40	56	69	78	84	84	73	57	40	27
Low °F	4	8	19	31	43	54	59	56	47	34	21	9
Precip"	0.28	0.29	0.51	1.00	2.73	3.73	2.50	2.08	1.57	1.15	0.56	0.31
Snow"	9.8	5.4	6.1	4.5	0.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	1.2	9.2	8.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good

66.8%

Good air days/yr

278

Max AQI recorded

137

PM2.5 days

228

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Minot AFB, ND?

Minot AFB has a cost index of 108 (100 = national average). It is 8% above the national average.

What is average rent in Minot AFB, ND?

The median gross rent in Minot AFB is $1,413 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Minot AFB?

The median household income in Minot AFB is $65,571 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Minot AFB, ND?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Minot AFB is 6.9%. The North Dakota state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Minot AFB, ND affordable?

Minot AFB is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 108 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Minot AFB?

Minot AFB has average high temperatures of 54.7°F and average lows of 32.1°F. Annual precipitation is 16.7". Average annual snowfall is 45.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Minot AFB at a Glance

Population: 4,904
Median Income: $65,571
Median Rent: $1,413/mo
Unemployment: 5.5%
Avg High Temp: 54.7°F
Sales Tax: 6.9%

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