The median home price in North Dakota is $250,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $68,000, the price-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
Property taxes in North Dakota average 0.98% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $2,450 per year, or $204 per month added to your mortgage payment.
North Dakota has a state income tax of 0%–2.5%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in North Dakota is 93 (national average = 100). Everyday expenses beyond housing are close to the national average.