Cost of Living in Nelson County, ND

Modeled annual cost: $45,492.

Median family income: $97,708.

Affordability Snapshot

ND County Median

$45,536

State Rank

28thMost expensive counties in ND out of 53See North Dakota county rankings

Median Income

$97,708

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Transport is the biggest expense in Nelson County, ND.

$14,710 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$45,492

Per year

  • Transport:$14,710
  • Housing:$9,684
  • Taxes:$7,054
  • Healthcare:$5,669
  • Other Costs:$4,278
  • Food:$4,096
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Cheaper counties in North Dakota

1Cass County, ND
$38,977
2Ramsey County, ND
$40,225
3Grand Forks County, ND
$41,032
4Stutsman County, ND
$41,579
5Ward County, ND
$41,596

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