Cost of Living in Hope, ND

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
1%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
51%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Hope North Dakota National
Cost of living8495100
Groceries10199100
Health care10099100
Housing4986100
Transportation9598100
Utilities104104100
Lifestyle & Entertainment10197100
Household Items9799100
Education & Childcare10098100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hope is 11% lower than the North Dakota average
  • The cost of living in Hope is 16% lower than the national average
  • Hope housing is 51% lower than the national average
  • North Dakota general sales tax is 2% lower than the national average
  • North Dakota state income tax is 58% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$128,641$10,720$3,001$3,860
      Renters$0$0$0$0

      North Dakota Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      North Dakota 5% 8%

      North Dakota Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      North Dakota 1.1% 2.9%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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