Median one-bedroom rent across the cities we track is $804 in North Dakota versus $824 in Wyoming. Overall, North Dakota runs roughly 2% cheaper on rent than Wyoming, its main day-to-day cost driver.
Median household income across tracked cities is $66,029 in North Dakota and $77,176 in Wyoming — about 14% higher in Wyoming. North Dakota has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5% state sales tax; Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
State Taxes
Sales Tax
5%
4%
+1.0 pp in North Dakota
Income Tax (top rate)
2.50%
None
+2.5 pp in North Dakota
Housing (median across tracked cities)
Median 1BR Rent
$804
$824
+2% in Wyoming
Median Home Value
$269,800
$311,200
+15% in Wyoming
Income (median across tracked cities)
Median Household Income
$66,029
$77,176
+17% in Wyoming
Climate (median across tracked cities)
Avg Annual Temperature
42.4°F
46.5°F
+4.1°F in Wyoming
North Dakota vs Wyoming — FAQ
- Is it cheaper to live in North Dakota or Wyoming?
- North Dakota is cheaper on rent — its median one-bedroom of $804 runs about 2% below Wyoming's $824, based on the cities we track in each state.
- How much more do you need to earn to live in North Dakota than in Wyoming?
- To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, based on median rent across tracked cities, you'd want to earn roughly $32,000 a year in North Dakota versus $33,000 in Wyoming.
- Which has lower taxes, North Dakota or Wyoming?
- North Dakota has a top state income tax rate of 2.50% and a 5% state sales tax. Wyoming has no state income tax and a 4% state sales tax.
Housing, income, and climate are medians across the 1/1 cities we track in North Dakota/Wyoming — not population-weighted statewide figures. Taxes are exact state-level rates. Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year; NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010; Tax Foundation 2026.